For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,628 students in Fruita, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fruita, CO are Monument View Montessori Charter School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fruita, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fruita have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fruita, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 K.4 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Rim Rock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1810 J 6 Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Shelledy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 North Mesa
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Fruita Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 N Maple
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Grades: 6-7
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fruita, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fruita, CO include Monument View Montessori Charter School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fruita, CO?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fruita, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Fruita, CO?
Fruita, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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