For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 174 students in Ordway, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Ordway, CO is Crowley County Elementary K-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ordway, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ordway have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ordway, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crowley County Elementary K-6
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Main St
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-9880
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-9880
Gr: K-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Main Street
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-3117
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-3117
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Ordway, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
602 Main
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-3582
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-3582
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 64%
630 Main
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-3558
Ordway, CO 81063
(719) 267-3558
Gr: K-3 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ordway, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ordway, CO include Crowley County Elementary K-6.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ordway?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ordway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ordway?
Ordway public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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