Best Gilcrest Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 935 students in Gilcrest, CO.

The top ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO are Gilcrest Elementary School, Valley High School and North Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gilcrest, CO public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gilcrest, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gilcrest Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201

Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Valley High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201

Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #33.

North Valley Middle School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
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1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201

Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO?

The top ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO include Gilcrest Elementary School, Valley High School and North Valley Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Gilcrest?

3 public schools are located in Gilcrest.

What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?

Gilcrest public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).