For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 302 students in Hotchkiss, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Hotchkiss, CO is Hotchkiss Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hotchkiss, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hotchkiss have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Hotchkiss, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Hotchkiss, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 60
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Grades: 6-8
| 141 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hotchkiss, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hotchkiss, CO include Hotchkiss Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hotchkiss?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hotchkiss.
What is the racial composition of students in Hotchkiss?
Hotchkiss public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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