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Best Rifle Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,672 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, Wamsley Elementary School and Graham Mesa 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 score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 31% (versus the 45% 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rifle, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Rifle High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725

Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Wamsley Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950

Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #33.

Graham Mesa Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500

Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #44.

Highland Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
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1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #55.

Rifle Middle School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
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753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900

Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

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Rifle, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Kaplan Academy Of Colorado (Closed 2012)

703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895

Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 308:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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, Wamsley Elementary School and Graham Mesa Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Rifle?

5 public schools are located in Rifle.

What percentage of students in Rifle go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in Rifle are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Rifle?

Rifle public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Rifle are often viewed compared to one another?