For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 371 students in 81428, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81428, CO are Paonia K-8 and North Fork School Of Integrated Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81428 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81428, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81428, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
81428, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81428, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81428, CO include Paonia K-8 and North Fork School Of Integrated Studies.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81428?
2 public elementary schools are located in 81428.
What is the racial composition of students in 81428?
81428 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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