| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idalia School District RJ-3 | Idalia | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 172 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Liberty School District J-4 | Joes | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 68 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wray School District RD-2 | Vernon | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 724 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Yuma School District 1 | Eckley | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 886 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Yuma County compares
Together they enroll 1,850 students across 9 schools. The largest is Yuma School District 1 with 886 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Yuma County, Colorado
Yuma County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yuma County is Idalia School District RJ-3 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Yuma County, CO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Yuma County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Yuma County, CO?
Of the districts serving Yuma County, Idalia School District RJ-3 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.