Top 5 Best Rifle Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,671 students in Rifle, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rifle, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rifle, CO are Rifle High School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rifle, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rifle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Rifle, CO Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rifle High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Wamsley Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Rifle Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
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Rifle, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rifle, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Rifle, CO include Rifle High School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rifle, CO?
5 public schools are located in Rifle, CO.
What percentage of students in Rifle, CO go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rifle, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rifle, CO?
Rifle, CO public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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