For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 528 students in Ault, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Ault, CO are Highland High School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ault, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ault have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ault, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2816
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2816
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2820
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ault, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Ault, CO include Highland High School and Highland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ault?
2 public schools are located in Ault.
What is the racial composition of students in Ault?
Ault public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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