For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,886 students in Eaton, CO (there are , serving 60 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Eaton, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Eaton, CO are Benjamin Eaton Elementary School, Eaton High School and Eaton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eaton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Eaton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eaton, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 South Mountain View Drive
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-5200
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-5200
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Eaton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1661 Collins Street
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3374
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3374
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Eaton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 1st Street
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3358
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Juniper Avenue
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3331
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-3331
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eaton, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Eaton, CO include Benjamin Eaton Elementary School, Eaton High School and Eaton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Eaton?
4 public schools are located in Eaton.
What percentage of students in Eaton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Eaton are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eaton?
Eaton public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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