For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 838 students in Phillips County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Phillips County, CO are Haxtun Elementary School, Haxtun Jr/sr High School and Holyoke Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Phillips County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haxtun Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Colorado Avenue
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Haxtun Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 West Powell Street
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6111
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6111
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Holyoke Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 E Hale Street
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Holyoke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Kellogg
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Holyoke Alternative School
Alternative School
545 East Hale Street
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2844
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2844
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Phillips County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Phillips County, CO include Haxtun Elementary School, Haxtun Jr/sr High School and Holyoke Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Phillipsunty?
5 public schools are located in Phillipsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsunty?
Phillipsunty public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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