For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 238 students in Hayden, CO.
The top ranked public school in Hayden, CO is Hayden Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayden, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hayden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayden, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Hayden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayden, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Hayden, CO include Hayden Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hayden?
1 public schools are located in Hayden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayden?
Hayden public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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