For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 483 students in Gilcrest, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Gilcrest, CO is Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilcrest, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Gilcrest, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gilcrest, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gilcrest, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilcrest, CO include Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilcrest?
1 public high schools are located in Gilcrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?
Gilcrest public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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