For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 178 students in 80742, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80742, CO are Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80742 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80742, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80742, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80742, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80742, CO include Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80742?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80742.
What is the racial composition of students in 80742?
80742 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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