For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,282 students in Moffat County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moffat County, CO are Maybell School, Sunset Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moffat County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moffat County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Moffat County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maybell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Haynes Avenue
Maybell, CO 81640
(970) 272-3266
Maybell, CO 81640
(970) 272-3266
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West 7th Street
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Westridge Road
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sandrock Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 9th
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Moffat County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 240
Dinosaur, CO 81610
(970) 374-2265
Dinosaur, CO 81610
(970) 374-2265
Gr: K-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moffat County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moffat County, CO include Maybell School, Sunset Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moffatunty?
5 public elementary schools are located in Moffatunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Moffatunty?
Moffatunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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