For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 935 students in Gilcrest, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO are Gilcrest Elementary School, North Valley Middle School and Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilcrest, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilcrest, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
North Valley Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Gilcrest, CO include Gilcrest Elementary School, North Valley Middle School and Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Gilcrest?
3 public schools are located in Gilcrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?
Gilcrest public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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