For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,358 students in Delta County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Delta County, CO are Cedaredge High School, North Fork High School and Vision Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Delta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Delta County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Fork High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Delta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedaredge High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
575 Se Deer Creek Dr
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6882
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6882
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
North Fork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
438 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Delta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Delta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
P O Box 60
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
North Fork Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
397 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Surface Creek Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 North Grand Mesa Dr
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6193
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6193
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Delta County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Delta County, CO include Cedaredge High School, North Fork High School and Vision Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Deltaunty?
5 public high schools are located in Deltaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Deltaunty?
Deltaunty public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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