For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,119 students in Johnstown, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Johnstown, CO are Roosevelt High School, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School and Riverview Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnstown, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
616 North 2nd Street
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4633
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4633
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Cinnamon Teal
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-8100
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-8100
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Pk-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Barkwood Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 696 students
Rank: #44.
Elwell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Silverbell Dr
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Civica Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Centennial Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 652-4711
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 652-4711
Grades: 6-11
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnstown, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Johnstown, CO include Roosevelt High School, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School and Riverview Pk-8.
How many public schools are located in Johnstown?
5 public schools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnstown include: Civica Colorado vs. Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt High School vs. Civica Colorado, Elwell Elementary School vs. Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
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