For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,853 students in Byers, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Byers, CO are Byers Elementary School, Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School and Byers Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byers, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Byers have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Byers, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Gr: 7-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Byers Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Colorado Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1943
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1943
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Byers, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Byers, CO include Byers Elementary School, Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School and Byers Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Byers?
10 public schools are located in Byers.
What is the racial composition of students in Byers?
Byers public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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