For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 455 students in Phillips County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, CO are Haxtun Elementary School and Holyoke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Phillips County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haxtun Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Colorado Avenue
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Holyoke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Kellogg
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
545 East Hale
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, CO include Haxtun Elementary School and Holyoke Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phillipsunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Phillipsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsunty?
Phillipsunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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