For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,119 students in Johnstown, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Johnstown, CO are Roosevelt High School, Civica Colorado and Pioneer Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnstown, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
616 North 2nd Street
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4633
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4633
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Civica Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Centennial Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 652-4711
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 652-4711
Gr: 6-11 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Cinnamon Teal
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-8100
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-8100
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Elwell Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Silverbell Dr
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Riverview Pk-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3550 Barkwood Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnstown, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnstown, CO include Roosevelt High School, Civica Colorado and Pioneer Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnstown?
5 public schools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnstown include: Civica Colorado vs. Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt High School vs. Civica Colorado, Elwell Elementary School vs. Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
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