For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 406 students in Rush, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Rush, CO are Miami/yoder Elementary School and Miami-yoder Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rush 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rush, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miami/yoder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Miami-yoder Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 S. Rush Rd.
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rush, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rush, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Rush, CO include Miami/yoder Elementary School and Miami-yoder Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Rush?
3 public schools are located in Rush.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush?
Rush public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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