For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 439 students in Nederland, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nederland, CO are Nederland Elementary School and Nederland Middle-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nederland, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nederland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nederland, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nederland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Sundown Trail
Nederland, CO 80466
(720) 561-4800
Nederland, CO 80466
(720) 561-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Nederland Middle-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
597 Eldora Road
Nederland, CO 80466
(720) 561-4900
Nederland, CO 80466
(720) 561-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nederland, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nederland, CO include Nederland Elementary School and Nederland Middle-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nederland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Nederland.
What is the racial composition of students in Nederland?
Nederland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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