For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,915 students in Moffat County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Moffat County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Moffat County, CO are Maybell School, Sunset Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moffat County, 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 Moffat County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moffat County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maybell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Haynes Avenue
Maybell, CO 81640
(970) 272-3266
Maybell, CO 81640
(970) 272-3266
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary 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
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Elementary 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
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Moffat County High 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
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Craig Middle 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
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Sandrock Elementary 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
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Moffat County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 240
Dinosaur, CO 81610
(970) 374-2265
Dinosaur, CO 81610
(970) 374-2265
Grades: K-7
| 51 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 Moffat County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Moffat County, CO include Maybell School, Sunset Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moffatunty?
7 public schools are located in Moffatunty.
What percentage of students in Moffatunty go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Moffatunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moffatunty?
Moffatunty public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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