For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 314 students in Merino, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Merino, CO are Merino Junior Senior High School and Merino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merino, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Merino have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merino, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merino Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Merino Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Grades: K-6
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merino, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Merino, CO include Merino Junior Senior High School and Merino Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Merino?
2 public schools are located in Merino.
What is the racial composition of students in Merino?
Merino public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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