For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,171 students in Parachute, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Parachute, CO are Grand Valley High School, Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parachute, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Parachute have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Parachute, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Gr: 2-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Gr: PK-1 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Parachute, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 52%
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parachute, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Parachute, CO include Grand Valley High School, Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parachute?
4 public schools are located in Parachute.
What is the racial composition of students in Parachute?
Parachute public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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