For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,076 students in Wellington, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wellington, CO are Rice Elementary School and Eyestone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellington, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wellington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wellington, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7000 Third Street
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Eyestone Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 Wilson Avenue
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8600
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wellington, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4001 Wilson Avenue
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-6600
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-6600
Gr: 6-11 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wellington, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wellington, CO include Rice Elementary School and Eyestone Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wellington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington?
Wellington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wellington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wellington include: Eyestone Elementary School vs. Rice Elementary School, Rice Elementary School vs. Eyestone Elementary School
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