For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 164 students in 80741, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in 80741, CO is Merino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 80741 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80741, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80741, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80741, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80741, CO include Merino Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80741?
1 public elementary schools are located in 80741.
What is the racial composition of students in 80741?
80741 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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