For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 159 students in Merino, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Merino, CO is Merino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merino, CO public elementary school 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 Merino 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Merino, CO (2026-27)
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Merino, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Merino, CO include Merino Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merino?
1 public elementary schools are located in Merino.
What is the racial composition of students in Merino?
Merino public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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