For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,718 students in Delta, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Delta, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Delta, CO are Delta Of Applied Learning, Delta High School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Delta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delta, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delta Of Applied Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 E 6th Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835
Grades: 5-8
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Delta High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 A Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8003
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8003
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Hastings
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3700
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3700
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Grades: K-12
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Delta Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9517
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9517
Grades: PK
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Delta, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delta, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Delta, CO include Delta Of Applied Learning, Delta High School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Delta, CO?
9 public schools are located in Delta, CO.
What percentage of students in Delta, CO go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Delta, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delta, CO?
Delta, CO public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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