For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,177 students in Kersey, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Kersey, CO are Platte Valley High School, Platte Valley Elementary School and Platte Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kersey, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Kersey have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kersey, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Campbell
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8700
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Platte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Clark Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8520
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8520
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Platte Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8610
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8610
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8760
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8760
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kersey, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Kersey, CO include Platte Valley High School, Platte Valley Elementary School and Platte Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kersey?
4 public schools are located in Kersey.
What is the racial composition of students in Kersey?
Kersey public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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