For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 155 students in Merino, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Merino, CO is Merino Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merino, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Merino have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Merino, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merino Junior Senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merino, CO (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Merino, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Merino, CO include Merino Junior Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merino?
1 public high schools are located in Merino.
What is the racial composition of students in Merino?
Merino public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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