For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 919 students in 81635, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81635, CO are Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81635 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81635, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81635, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Gr: 2-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Gr: PK-1 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
81635, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 52%
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81635, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81635, CO include Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81635?
3 public elementary schools are located in 81635.
What is the racial composition of students in 81635?
81635 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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