For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,382 students in Moffat County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moffat County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Moffat County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maybell School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Craig Middle School
Magnet 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
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Sandrock Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 325 students
Moffat County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dinosaur Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
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 elementary schools in Moffat County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moffat County, CO include Maybell School, Sunset Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moffatunty?
5 public elementary schools are located in Moffatunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Moffatunty?
Moffatunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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