For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 357 students in Rush, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rush, CO are Miami/yoder Elementary School and Miami-yoder Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rush have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rush, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miami/yoder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Miami-yoder Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rush, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rush, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rush, CO include Miami/yoder Elementary School and Miami-yoder Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rush?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rush.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush?
Rush public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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