For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 252 students in Dove Creek, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dove Creek, CO are Seventh Street Elementary School and Dove Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dove Creek, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dove Creek have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Dove Creek, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seventh Street Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dove Creek High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dove Creek, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dove Creek, CO include Seventh Street Elementary School and Dove Creek High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dove Creek?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dove Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Dove Creek?
Dove Creek public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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