For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 294 students in Akron, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Akron, CO is Akron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Akron, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Akron have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Akron, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Akron, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Akron, CO include Akron Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Akron?
1 public elementary schools are located in Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in Akron?
Akron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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