For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,266 students in Craig, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Craig, CO are Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Craig Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craig, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Craig have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Craig, CO (2025)
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
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: 35%
Craig, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Craig, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Craig, CO include Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Craig Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Craig?
4 public elementary schools are located in Craig.
What is the racial composition of students in Craig?
Craig public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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