For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,810 students in Craig, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Craig, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Craig, CO are Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Moffat County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craig, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Craig have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Craig, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West 7th Street
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Westridge Road
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Moffat County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Finley Lane
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7036
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7036
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sandrock Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 9th
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 117:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Craig, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Craig, CO include Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Moffat County High School.
How many public schools are located in Craig?
6 public schools are located in Craig.
What percentage of students in Craig go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Craig are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Craig?
Craig public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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