For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 539 students in Byers, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Byers, CO are Byers Elementary School and Byers Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byers, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Byers have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Byers, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Byers Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Byers, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Byers, CO include Byers Elementary School and Byers Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Byers?
2 public schools are located in Byers.
What is the racial composition of students in Byers?
Byers public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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