For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 619 students in Lyons, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, CO are Lyons Elementary School and Lyons Middle/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lyons, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyons Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
338 High Street
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-6915
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-6915
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Middle/senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Mcconnell Drive
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-6631
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, CO include Lyons Elementary School and Lyons Middle/senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyons?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lyons.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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