For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,532 students in Milliken, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milliken, CO are Knowledge Quest Academy, Milliken Middle School and Milliken Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milliken, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milliken have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Milliken, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knowledge Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 South School House Drive
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-5742
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-5742
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Milliken Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
66 Irene Avenue
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4341
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4341
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Milliken Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Broad Street
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4667
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4667
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Milliken, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milliken, CO include Knowledge Quest Academy, Milliken Middle School and Milliken Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milliken?
3 public elementary schools are located in Milliken.
What is the racial composition of students in Milliken?
Milliken public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Milliken are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Milliken include: Milliken Middle School vs. Knowledge Quest Academy, Knowledge Quest Academy vs. Milliken Middle School
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