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Best Morgan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,945 students in Morgan County, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 163 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO are Lincoln High School, Wiggins High School and Weldon Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Morgan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Wiggins High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Weldon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Brush High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5171
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Wiggins Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Main Street
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Gr: 4-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Wiggins Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Gr: 7-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Gr: 1-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Gr: 1-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Fort Morgan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Fort Morgan Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Brush Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Beaver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Glacier Avenue
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Sherman Early Childhood Center
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Gr: PK-K | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomson Primary School
422 Ray Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Gr: PK-2 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Wiggins Primary School
415 Main St.
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7762
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO include Lincoln High School, Wiggins High School and Weldon Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morganunty?
18 public schools are located in Morganunty.
What percentage of students in Morganunty go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Morganunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morganunty?
Morganunty public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morganunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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