For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 314 students in Merino, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Merino, CO are Merino Junior Senior High School and Merino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merino, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Merino have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merino, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merino Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Merino Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Gr: K-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Merino, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Merino, CO include Merino Junior Senior High School and Merino Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Merino?
2 public schools are located in Merino.
What is the racial composition of students in Merino?
Merino public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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