For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 86 students in 81040, CO.
The top ranked public school in 81040, CO is Gardner Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 81040 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81040, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81040, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81040, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81040, CO include Gardner Valley School.
How many public schools are located in 81040?
1 public schools are located in 81040.
What is the racial composition of students in 81040?
81040 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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