Best Schools in Yuma County, CO
Yuma County, CO has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,253 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Yuma County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yuma County, CO
The top high schools in Yuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Idalia Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idalia Rj-3 School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
2. Wray Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wray Rd-2 School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students
3. Haxtun Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haxtun School District No. Re-2j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 158 Students
4. Yuma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuma 1 School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
5. Burlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
6. Holyoke Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holyoke School District No. Re-1j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yuma County, CO
The top middle schools in Yuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yuma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuma 1 School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Burlington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yuma County, CO
The top elementary schools in Yuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Idalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idalia Rj-3 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 88 Students
2. Wray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wray Rd-2 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
3. Haxtun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haxtun School District No. Re-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
4. Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuma 1 School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 325 Students
5. Burlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students
6. Holyoke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holyoke School District No. Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yuma County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yuma County, CO has a total population of 9,988 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yuma County, 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 Yuma County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yuma County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yuma County, 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 Yuma County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yuma County, CO
How many schools are in Yuma County, CO?
Yuma County, CO has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,253 students in total.
How do schools in Yuma County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Yuma County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Yuma County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yuma County?
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: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yuma County
4 places in Yuma County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Yuma 1 School District (3 schools)