For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 455 students in Phillips County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, CO are Haxtun Elementary School and Holyoke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Phillips County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haxtun Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Colorado Avenue
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Holyoke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Kellogg
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
545 East Hale
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, CO include Haxtun Elementary School and Holyoke Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phillipsunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Phillipsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsunty?
Phillipsunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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