For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 121 students in 81624, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81624, CO are Plateau Valley High School and Grand Mesa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81624 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81624, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81624 have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plateau Valley High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81624, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81624, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81624, CO include Plateau Valley High School and Grand Mesa High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81624?
2 public high schools are located in 81624.
What is the racial composition of students in 81624?
81624 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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