For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 150 students in Idalia, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Idalia, CO are Idalia Junior-senior High School and Idalia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idalia, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Idalia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Idalia, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idalia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Idalia Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Idalia, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Idalia, CO include Idalia Junior-senior High School and Idalia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Idalia?
2 public schools are located in Idalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Idalia?
Idalia public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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