For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,963 students in Johnstown, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnstown, CO are Pioneer Ridge Elementary School, Riverview Pk-8 and Elwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnstown, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Cinnamon Teal
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-8100
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-8100
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Pk-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Barkwood Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 696 students
Rank: #33.
Elwell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Silverbell Dr
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Civica Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Centennial Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 652-4711
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 652-4711
Grades: 6-11
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Johnstown, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnstown, CO include Pioneer Ridge Elementary School, Riverview Pk-8 and Elwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnstown?
4 public elementary schools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Johnstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnstown include: Elwell Elementary School vs. Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
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