For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,087 students in Gypsum, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gypsum, CO are Red Hill Elementary School, Gypsum Elementary School and Gypsum Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gypsum, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gypsum have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gypsum, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Gypsum Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Gypsum Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Gypsum, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New America Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Grades: PK
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gypsum, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gypsum, CO include Red Hill Elementary School, Gypsum Elementary School and Gypsum Creek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gypsum?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gypsum.
What is the racial composition of students in Gypsum?
Gypsum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gypsum are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gypsum include: Gypsum Elementary School vs. Red Hill Elementary School, Red Hill Elementary School vs. Gypsum Elementary School
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