For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,370 students in Palisade, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Palisade, CO are Palisade High School and Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palisade, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Palisade have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palisade, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisade High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3679 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
689 Brentwood Dr
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4870
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Palisade, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Palisade, CO include Palisade High School and Taylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palisade?
2 public schools are located in Palisade.
What is the racial composition of students in Palisade?
Palisade public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).