For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 460 students in Platteville, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Platteville, CO are South Valley Middle School and Platteville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platteville, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Platteville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Platteville, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Platteville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Platteville, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Platteville, CO include South Valley Middle School and Platteville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Platteville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Platteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Platteville?
Platteville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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