For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 935 students in Gilcrest, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO are Gilcrest Elementary School, Valley High School and North Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilcrest, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilcrest, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
North Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO include Gilcrest Elementary School, Valley High School and North Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gilcrest?
3 public schools are located in Gilcrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?
Gilcrest public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
School Vouchers 2026: Updated Pros and Cons
Explore school vouchers in 2026, including updated pros, cons, policy changes, and what families should know before choosing.
Education Funding in America (2026 Update)
A 2026 update on education funding in America, including federal, state, and local trends, equity gaps, and what parents should know.
What It Takes to Run a Public School Day-to-Day
Explore what it takes to run a public school daily, from leadership and staffing to budgeting, safety, and student support systems.