For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,621 students in 81647, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 161 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 81647, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81647, CO are Coal Ridge High School, Elk Creek Elementary School and Kathryn Senor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81647 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81647, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81647, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35947 Highway 6
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 West Main Street
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81647, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81647, CO include Coal Ridge High School, Elk Creek Elementary School and Kathryn Senor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81647?
4 public schools are located in 81647.
What percentage of students in 81647 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 81647 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81647?
81647 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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