For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 178 students in 80742, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80742, CO are Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80742 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80742, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80742, CO 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80742, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80742, CO include Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 80742?
2 public schools are located in 80742.
What is the racial composition of students in 80742?
80742 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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