For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,804 students in Yuma County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Yuma County, CO are Idalia Junior-senior High School, Liberty School and Idalia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yuma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idalia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Liberty School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Idalia Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Wray Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30160 County Road 35
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Wray Junior Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30160 County Road 35
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 South Elm Street
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5738
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5738
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Yuma High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Albany
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Yuma Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Elm
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-2000
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
709 West Third Street
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-4572
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-4572
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: K-12
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yuma County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Yuma County, CO include Idalia Junior-senior High School, Liberty School and Idalia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yumaunty?
9 public schools are located in Yumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Yumaunty?
Yumaunty public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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