For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,742 students in Morgan County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, CO are Weldon Valley Elementary School, Wiggins Elementary School and Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morgan County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weldon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wiggins Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main Street
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Gr: 4-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Gr: 1-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Gr: 1-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Fort Morgan Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Brush Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Beaver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Glacier Avenue
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
422 Ray Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Gr: PK-2 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
415 Main St.
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7762
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7762
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Gr: 5-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, CO include Weldon Valley Elementary School, Wiggins Elementary School and Baker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morganunty?
11 public elementary schools are located in Morganunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Morganunty?
Morganunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Morganunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Morganunty include: Columbine Elementary School vs. Green Acres Elementary School, Weldon Valley Elementary School vs. Wiggins Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School vs. Green Acres Elementary School
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