For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 711 students in Washington County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, CO are Arickaree Elementary School, Arickaree Undivided High School and Otis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, CO include Arickaree Elementary School, Arickaree Undivided High School and Otis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washingtonunty?
8 public elementary schools are located in Washingtonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Washingtonunty?
Washingtonunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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