For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 997 students in Rio Blanco County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Meeker Elementary School, Barone Middle School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rio Blanco County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 River Road
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Rangely Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Panther Way
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Grades: 6-12
| 261 students
Rio Blanco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 River Rd
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-5021
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-5021
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Meeker Elementary School, Barone Middle School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rio Blancounty?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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