For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 170 students in Avondale, CO.
The top ranked public school in Avondale, CO is Avondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Avondale, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 50 East
Avondale, CO 81022
(719) 947-3484
Avondale, CO 81022
(719) 947-3484
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Avondale, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Avondale, CO include Avondale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Avondale?
1 public schools are located in Avondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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