For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,833 students in 81650, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81650, CO are Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81650 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81650, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81650, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wamsley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Rifle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
81650, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 308:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81650, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81650, CO include Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81650?
4 public elementary schools are located in 81650.
What is the racial composition of students in 81650?
81650 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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