Best 81416 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,625 students in 81416, CO.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81416, CO are Delta Academy Of Applied Learning, Lincoln Elementary School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 81416 have an score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81416, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81416, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Delta Academy Of Applied Learning

Alternative School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
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822 Grand Ave
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835

Gr: 5-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
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1050 Hastings
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3700

Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Garnet Mesa Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
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600 A Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8003

Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #44.

Delta Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
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910 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046

Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: n/an/a

Vision Charter Academy K-8

Charter School

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263 Main Street Unit 1
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8336

Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 195:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81416 Colorado

81416, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Achieve Blended Learning Academy (Closed 2020)

1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671

Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Delta County Virtual Academy (Closed 2015)

822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753

Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Delta Online Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505

Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438

Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81416, CO?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81416, CO include Delta Academy Of Applied Learning, Lincoln Elementary School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 81416?

5 public elementary schools are located in 81416.

What is the racial composition of students in 81416?

81416 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).