Best Public Elementary Schools in 81416 (Delta, CO) (2025-26)

Best 81416 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,625 students in 81416, CO.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 81416, CO are Delta Academy Of Applied Learning, Lincoln Elementary School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 81416 have an score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81416, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81416, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Delta Academy Of Applied Learning

Alternative School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
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822 Grand Ave
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835

Gr: 5-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
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1050 Hastings
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3700

Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Garnet Mesa Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
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600 A Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8003

Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #44.

Delta Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
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910 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046

Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: n/an/a

Vision Charter Academy K-8

Charter School

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263 Main Street Unit 1
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8336

Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 195:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

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School

Location

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Achieve Blended Learning Academy (Closed 2020)

1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671

Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Delta County Virtual Academy (Closed 2015)

822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753

Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Delta Online Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505

Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438

Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81416, CO?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 81416, CO include Delta Academy Of Applied Learning, Lincoln Elementary School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 81416?

5 public elementary schools are located in 81416.

What is the racial composition of students in 81416?

81416 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).