📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Weld County, CO
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Windsor School District RE-4 | Windsor | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #2 | Weld County School District No. RE-2 | Eaton | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #3 | Platte Valley School District RE-7 | Kersey | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #4 | Johnstown-Milliken School District RE-5J | Milliken | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #5 | Briggsdale School District RE-10 | Briggsdale | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #6 | Weld County School District RE-3J | Hudson | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #7 | Pawnee School District RE-12 | Grover | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #8 | Weld County School District RE-1 | Gilcrest | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #9 | Greeley School District 6 | Greeley | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #10 | Weld County School District RE-8 | Fort Lupton | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #11 | Ault-Highland School District RE-9 | Ault | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #12 | Prairie School District RE-11 | New Raymer | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
Best School Districts in Weld County, Colorado (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Weld County, Colorado that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CMAS 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Colorado, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Weld County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Weld County, Colorado? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Weld County, Colorado, the highest-rated is Windsor School District RE-4 (Windsor), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 87th percentile of Colorado districts on CMAS 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CMAS 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.