For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 843 students in Yuma, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Yuma, CO are Kenneth P Morris Elementary School, Yuma High School and Yuma Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Yuma have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yuma, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 South Elm Street
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5738
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5738
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Yuma High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Albany
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Yuma Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Elm
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-2000
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
709 West Third Street
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-4572
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-4572
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yuma, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Yuma, CO include Kenneth P Morris Elementary School, Yuma High School and Yuma Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Yuma?
4 public schools are located in Yuma.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma?
Yuma public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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