For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,222 students in Rio Blanco County, CO (there are , serving 20 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rio Blanco County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Meeker High School, Meeker Elementary School and Barone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Rio Blanco County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meeker High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 River Road
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Rangely Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Panther Way
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rio Blanco County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Meeker High School, Meeker Elementary School and Barone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Blancounty?
5 public schools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What percentage of students in Rio Blancounty go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rio Blancounty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rio Blancounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rio Blancounty include: Meeker High School vs. Rangely Junior/senior High School
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