For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,212 students in Parachute, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Parachute, CO are Grand Valley High School, Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parachute, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Parachute have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parachute, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Gr: 2-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Gr: PK-1 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parachute, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Parachute, CO include Grand Valley High School, Grand Valley Middle School and Bea Underwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parachute?
4 public schools are located in Parachute.
What is the racial composition of students in Parachute?
Parachute public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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