For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,087 students in 81637, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81637, CO are Red Hill Elementary School, Gypsum Creek Middle School and Gypsum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81637 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81637, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81637, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Gypsum Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Gypsum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
81637, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New America Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Gr: PK | 42 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81637, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81637, CO include Red Hill Elementary School, Gypsum Creek Middle School and Gypsum Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81637?
3 public elementary schools are located in 81637.
What is the racial composition of students in 81637?
81637 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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