For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 871 students in Parachute, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parachute, CO are Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parachute, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parachute have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Parachute, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Grades: 2-5
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Grades: PK-1
| 268 students
Parachute, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Grades: PK
| 50 students
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Parachute, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parachute, CO include Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parachute?
3 public elementary schools are located in Parachute.
What is the racial composition of students in Parachute?
Parachute public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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