For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 351 students in Rocky Ford, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Rocky Ford, CO is Jefferson Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Ford, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rocky Ford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rocky Ford, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Gr: 3-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rocky Ford, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rocky Ford, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rocky Ford, CO include Jefferson Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rocky Ford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rocky Ford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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