Best 81428 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 371 students in 81428, CO.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81428, CO are North Fork School Of Integrated Studies and Paonia K-8. 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 score of 49% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

North Fork School Of Integrated Studies

Magnet School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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Top 20%

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430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639

Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Paonia K-8

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639

Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81428 Colorado

81428, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165

Gr: K-12

Paonia High School (Closed 2023)

846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882

Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Paonia Middle School (Closed 2004)

P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833

Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81428, CO?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81428, CO include North Fork School Of Integrated Studies and Paonia K-8.

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).