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Best 81424 Colorado Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 94 students in 81424, CO.

The top-ranked public schools in 81424, CO are Nucla High School and Nucla Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 81424 have an score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81424, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81424, CO Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Nucla High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
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Top 50%

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225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350

Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Nucla Middle School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350

Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 81424, CO?

The top-ranked public schools in 81424, CO include Nucla High School and Nucla Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 81424?

2 public schools are located in 81424.

What is the racial composition of students in 81424?

81424 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).