For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 178 students in 80742, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80742, CO are Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80742 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80742, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80742, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80742, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80742, CO include Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80742?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80742.
What is the racial composition of students in 80742?
80742 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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