For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,177 students in Kersey, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Kersey, CO are Platte Valley High School, Platte Valley Elementary School and Platte Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kersey, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Kersey have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kersey, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Campbell
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8700
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Platte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Clark Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8520
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8520
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Platte Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8610
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8610
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8760
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8760
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kersey, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Kersey, CO include Platte Valley High School, Platte Valley Elementary School and Platte Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kersey?
4 public schools are located in Kersey.
What is the racial composition of students in Kersey?
Kersey public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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