For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,894 students in Rifle, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rifle, CO are Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Rifle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rifle, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rifle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rifle, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wamsley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Rifle Middle School
Magnet 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
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 451 students
Rifle, 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rifle, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rifle, CO include Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Rifle Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rifle?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rifle.
What is the racial composition of students in Rifle?
Rifle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rifle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rifle include: Highland Elementary School vs. Graham Mesa Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Highland Elementary School vs. Wamsley Elementary School
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