For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,450 students in Mead, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Mead, CO are Mead Elementary School and Mead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mead, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mead have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mead, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 Welker Ave.
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4488
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4488
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Mead Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Welker Ave.
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4446
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4446
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mead, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Mead, CO include Mead Elementary School and Mead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mead?
2 public schools are located in Mead.
What is the racial composition of students in Mead?
Mead public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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