For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 886 students in Phillips County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Phillips County, CO are Haxtun Jr/sr High School, Haxtun Elementary School and Holyoke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Phillips County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haxtun Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 West Powell Street
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6111
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6111
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Haxtun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Colorado Avenue
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Holyoke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Kellogg
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-3411
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Holyoke Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 E Hale Street
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Grades: 7-12
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holyoke Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
545 East Hale Street
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2844
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2844
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
545 East Hale
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-2284
Grades: 7-8
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Phillips County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Phillips County, CO include Haxtun Jr/sr High School, Haxtun Elementary School and Holyoke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Phillipsunty?
5 public schools are located in Phillipsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsunty?
Phillipsunty public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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