For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 300 students in Parachute, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Parachute, CO is Grand Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parachute, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Parachute have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Parachute, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Valley High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Parachute, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Parachute, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Grades: PK
| 50 students
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Parachute, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Parachute, CO include Grand Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Parachute?
1 public high schools are located in Parachute.
What is the racial composition of students in Parachute?
Parachute public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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