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Best 80623 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 909 students in 80623, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80623, CO are Gilcrest Elementary School, Valley High School and North Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80623 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80623, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80623, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
North Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80623, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80623, CO include Gilcrest Elementary School, Valley High School and North Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80623?
3 public schools are located in 80623.
What is the racial composition of students in 80623?
80623 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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