For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 443 students in Pierce, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Pierce, CO is Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pierce have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pierce, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd Street
Pierce, CO 80650
(970) 834-2853
Pierce, CO 80650
(970) 834-2853
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pierce, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Pierce, CO include Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce?
1 public schools are located in Pierce.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce?
Pierce public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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