📊 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 →
12 Rated Districts in the Greeley, CO Metro Area
CMAS 2025 · percentile among Colorado districts
| Metro 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 the Greeley, CO Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from CMAS 2025 (Colorado) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Greeley, CO metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Greeley, CO metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.