For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,742 students in Morgan County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, CO are Weldon Valley Elementary School, Wiggins Elementary School and Fort Morgan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morgan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weldon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Wiggins Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main Street
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Grades: 4-6
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Morgan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Grades: 1-5
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Grades: 1-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Brush Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Beaver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Glacier Avenue
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Grades: 3-5
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Grades: 1-5
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 Ray Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Grades: PK-2
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 Main St.
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7762
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7762
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Grades: 5-6
| 418 students
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, CO include Weldon Valley Elementary School, Wiggins Elementary School and Fort Morgan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morganunty?
11 public elementary schools are located in Morganunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Morganunty?
Morganunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Morganunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Morganunty include: Columbine Elementary School vs. Green Acres Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School vs. Green Acres Elementary School, Weldon Valley Elementary School vs. Wiggins Elementary School
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