For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 351 students in Rocky Ford, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Rocky Ford, CO is Jefferson Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Ford, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rocky Ford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rocky Ford, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 3-6
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Grades: PK-2
| 152 students
Rocky Ford, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 South 11 St
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rocky Ford, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rocky Ford, CO include Jefferson Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rocky Ford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rocky Ford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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