For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,804 students in Yuma County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Yuma County, CO are Idalia Elementary School, Liberty School and Wray Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Yuma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idalia Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Wray Junior Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30160 County Road 35
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Idalia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
Wray Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30160 County Road 35
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 South Elm Street
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5738
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5738
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Yuma Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Elm
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-2000
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 228 students
Rank: #88.
Yuma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Albany
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Yuma County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 West 7th
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-4723
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-4723
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Grades: PK-5
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yuma County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Yuma County, CO include Idalia Elementary School, Liberty School and Wray Junior Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Yumaunty?
9 public schools are located in Yumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Yumaunty?
Yumaunty public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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