For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,076 students in Wellington, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Wellington, CO are Rice Elementary School and Eyestone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellington, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wellington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellington, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7000 Third Street
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Eyestone Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 Wilson Avenue
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8600
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wellington, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4001 Wilson Avenue
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-6600
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-6600
Gr: 6-11 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellington, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellington, CO include Rice Elementary School and Eyestone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wellington?
2 public schools are located in Wellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington?
Wellington public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wellington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wellington include: Eyestone Elementary School vs. Rice Elementary School, Rice Elementary School vs. Eyestone Elementary School
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