For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 235 students in Sanford, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Sanford, CO is Sanford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Sanford, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sanford, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sanford, CO include Sanford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sanford?
1 public elementary schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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