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Best Schools in Rifle, CO
Rifle, CO has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,249 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Rifle don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rifle, CO
The top high schools in Rifle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meeker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meeker School District Re1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
2. Coal Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 527 Students
3. Rifle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
4. Grand Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rifle, CO
The top middle schools in Rifle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meeker School District Re1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
2. Riverside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
3. Rifle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
4. Grand Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rifle, CO
The top elementary schools in Rifle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meeker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meeker School District Re1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
2. Cactus Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
3. Elk Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
4. Graham Mesa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
5. Wamsley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
6. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
7. Bea Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
8. Grand Valley Center For Family Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rifle, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rifle, CO has a total population of 13,471 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rifle, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rifle, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rifle, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rifle, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rifle, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rifle, CO
How many schools are in Rifle, CO?
Rifle, CO has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,249 students in total.
How do schools in Rifle perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Rifle score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Rifle don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rifle?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Rifle
5 of 5 schools in Rifle carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in Rifle. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.