For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 297 students in Haxtun, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Haxtun, CO are Haxtun Elementary School and Haxtun Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haxtun, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Haxtun have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Haxtun, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haxtun Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Colorado Avenue
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6161
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Haxtun Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 West Powell Street
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6111
Haxtun, CO 80731
(970) 774-6111
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Haxtun, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Haxtun, CO include Haxtun Elementary School and Haxtun Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Haxtun?
2 public schools are located in Haxtun.
What is the racial composition of students in Haxtun?
Haxtun public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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