For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,899 students in Craig, CO (there are , serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Craig, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Craig, CO are Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Moffat County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craig, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Craig have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Craig, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West 7th Street
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Westridge Road
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7018
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Moffat County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Finley Lane
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7036
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7036
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sandrock Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 9th
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 132:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Craig, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-6042
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Craig, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Craig, CO include Sunset Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Moffat County High School.
How many public schools are located in Craig?
6 public schools are located in Craig.
What percentage of students in Craig go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Craig are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Craig?
Craig public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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