For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 616 students in Rocky Ford, CO (there are , serving 10 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rocky Ford, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rocky Ford, CO are Jefferson Intermediate School and Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Ford, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rocky Ford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rocky Ford, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Gr: 3-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Washington
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rocky Ford, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rocky Ford, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Rocky Ford, CO include Jefferson Intermediate School and Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rocky Ford?
3 public schools are located in Rocky Ford.
What percentage of students in Rocky Ford go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rocky Ford are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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