For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,672 students in 81650, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 81650, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81650, CO are Rifle High School, Wamsley Elementary School and Graham Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81650 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81650, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81650, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rifle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Grades: 9-12
| 839 students
Rank: #22.
Wamsley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Rifle Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
81650, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81650, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81650, CO include Rifle High School, Wamsley Elementary School and Graham Mesa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81650?
5 public schools are located in 81650.
What percentage of students in 81650 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 81650 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81650?
81650 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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