For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 502 students in 81648, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 81648, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 81648, CO are Parkview Elementary School and Rangely Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81648 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81648, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81648, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 River Road
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Rangely Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Panther Way
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
81648, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81648, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81648, CO include Parkview Elementary School and Rangely Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 81648?
2 public schools are located in 81648.
What percentage of students in 81648 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 81648 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81648?
81648 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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