For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,096 students in Yuma County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Yuma County, CO are Liberty School, Idalia Elementary School and Wray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yuma County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Idalia Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Wray Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30160 County Road 35
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: K-12
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Yuma County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Yuma County, CO include Liberty School, Idalia Elementary School and Wray Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yumaunty?
5 public elementary schools are located in Yumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Yumaunty?
Yumaunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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