For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 309 students in 81624, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81624, CO are Plateau Valley Junior High School, Plateau Valley High School and Plateau Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 81624 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81624, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81624, CO Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81624, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81624, CO include Plateau Valley Junior High School, Plateau Valley High School and Plateau Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81624?
4 public schools are located in 81624.
What is the racial composition of students in 81624?
81624 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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