For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 444 students in Hayden, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Hayden, CO are Hayden High School, Hayden Valley Elementary School and Hayden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayden, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hayden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayden, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayden High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hayden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hayden, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Hayden, CO include Hayden High School, Hayden Valley Elementary School and Hayden Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hayden?
3 public schools are located in Hayden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayden?
Hayden public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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