For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,886 students in Eaton, CO (there are , serving 60 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Eaton, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eaton, CO are Benjamin Eaton Elementary School, Eaton High School and Eaton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eaton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Eaton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eaton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 South Mountain View Drive
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-5200
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-5200
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Eaton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1661 Collins Street
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3374
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3374
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Eaton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 1st Street
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3358
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Juniper Avenue
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3331
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3331
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eaton, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Eaton, CO include Benjamin Eaton Elementary School, Eaton High School and Eaton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Eaton?
4 public schools are located in Eaton.
What percentage of students in Eaton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Eaton are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eaton?
Eaton public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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