For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,072 students in Evans, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Evans, CO are Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, Prairie Heights Middle School and Union Colony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evans, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Evans have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Evans, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 34th Street
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1200
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Heights Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3737 65th Avenue
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-3600
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Union Colony Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 29th Street Rd
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 673-4997
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 673-4997
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Heiman Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Palermo
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-2400
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-2400
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 37th Street
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1100
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1100
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 34th Street
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1300
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1300
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Evans, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Evans, CO include Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, Prairie Heights Middle School and Union Colony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Evans?
6 public schools are located in Evans.
What is the racial composition of students in Evans?
Evans public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Evans are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Evans include: Dos Rios Elementary School vs. Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, Dos Rios Elementary School vs. Centennial Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School vs. Dos Rios Elementary School
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