For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 309 students in 81624, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 81624, CO are Plateau Valley Junior High School, Plateau Valley Elementary School and Plateau Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81624 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81624, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81624, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81624, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81624, CO include Plateau Valley Junior High School, Plateau Valley Elementary School and Plateau Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 81624?
4 public schools are located in 81624.
What is the racial composition of students in 81624?
81624 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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