For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,562 students in 80543, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80543, CO are Knowledge Quest Academy, Roosevelt Middle School and Milliken Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80543 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80543, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80543, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knowledge Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 South School House Drive
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-5742
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-5742
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
616 N. 2nd Street
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4341
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Milliken Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Broad Street
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4667
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4667
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80543, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80543, CO include Knowledge Quest Academy, Roosevelt Middle School and Milliken Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80543?
3 public schools are located in 80543.
What is the racial composition of students in 80543?
80543 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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