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Best 81520 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,310 students in 81520, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81520, CO are Mount Garfield Middle School, Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81520 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81520, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81520, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Garfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 Front Street
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3276 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81520, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81520, CO include Mount Garfield Middle School, Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81520?
3 public elementary schools are located in 81520.
What is the racial composition of students in 81520?
81520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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