For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in 81428, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 81428, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81428, CO are Paonia K-8 and North Fork School Of Integrated Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81428 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81428, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81428, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paonia K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
81428, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81428, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81428, CO include Paonia K-8 and North Fork School Of Integrated Studies.
How many public schools are located in 81428?
2 public schools are located in 81428.
What percentage of students in 81428 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 81428 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81428?
81428 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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