For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 831 students in 81635, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81635, CO are Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81635 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81635, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81635, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Grades: 2-5
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Valley Center For Family Learning
Magnet School
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Grades: PK-1
| 221 students
81635, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81635, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81635, CO include Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81635?
3 public elementary schools are located in 81635.
What is the racial composition of students in 81635?
81635 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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