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Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 906 students in Washington County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, CO are Arickaree Elementary School, Lone Star Undivided High School and Akron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lone Star Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Akron High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2268
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, CO include Arickaree Elementary School, Lone Star Undivided High School and Akron High School.
How many public schools are located in Washingtonunty?
11 public schools are located in Washingtonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Washingtonunty?
Washingtonunty public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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