For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,353 students in Clifton, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, CO are Mount Garfield Middle School, Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Clifton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Garfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3475 Front Street
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4720
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3276 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, CO include Mount Garfield Middle School, Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clifton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clifton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clifton include: Rocky Mountain Elementary School vs. Clifton Elementary School, Clifton Elementary School vs. Rocky Mountain Elementary School
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