For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,222 students in Rio Blanco County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rio Blanco County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Meeker Elementary School, Barone Middle School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rio Blanco County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rio Blanco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Meeker Elementary School, Barone Middle School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Blancounty?
5 public schools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What percentage of students in Rio Blancounty go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rio Blancounty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rio Blancounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rio Blancounty include: Rangely Junior/senior High School vs. Meeker High School, Meeker High School vs. Rangely Junior/senior High School
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