For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 992 students in New Castle, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, CO are Elk Creek Elementary School, Kathryn Senor Elementary School and Riverside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 New Castle, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 West Main Street
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, CO include Elk Creek Elementary School, Kathryn Senor Elementary School and Riverside School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Castle?
3 public elementary schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in New Castle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in New Castle include: Kathryn Senor Elementary School vs. Elk Creek Elementary School, Elk Creek Elementary School vs. Kathryn Senor Elementary School
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