Top 5 Best Fruita Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,584 students in Fruita, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fruita, CO are Monument View Montessori Charter School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fruita, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fruita have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fruita, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 K.4 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Rim Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1810 J 6 Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Shelledy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
353 North Mesa
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Fruita Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 N Maple
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Grades: 6-7
| 496 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fruita, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fruita, CO include Monument View Montessori Charter School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fruita?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fruita.
What is the racial composition of students in Fruita?
Fruita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fruita are often viewed compared to one another?

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