For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 438 students in Gilcrest, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gilcrest, CO are Gilcrest Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gilcrest, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
North Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
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 elementary schools in Gilcrest, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gilcrest, CO include Gilcrest Elementary School and North Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilcrest?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gilcrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?
Gilcrest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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