For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 632 students in Rocky Ford, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Rocky Ford, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rocky Ford, CO are Jefferson Intermediate School and Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Ford, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rocky Ford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rocky Ford, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 3-6
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Washington
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Primary School
Magnet School
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Grades: PK-2
| 148 students
Rocky Ford, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 South 11 St
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rocky Ford, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Rocky Ford, CO include Jefferson Intermediate School and Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rocky Ford?
3 public schools are located in Rocky Ford.
What percentage of students in Rocky Ford go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Rocky Ford are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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