For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,076 students in Craig, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Craig, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Craig, CO are Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Moffat County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craig, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Craig have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Craig, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 West 7th Street
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Westridge Road
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Moffat County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Finley Lane
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7036
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7036
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Craig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Sandrock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 9th
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Grades: PK
| 150 students
Craig, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Craig, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Craig, CO include Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Moffat County High School.
How many public schools are located in Craig?
6 public schools are located in Craig.
What percentage of students in Craig go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Craig are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Craig?
Craig public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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