For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 617 students in Dillon, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Dillon, CO are Summit Cove Elementary School and Dillon Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dillon, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dillon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dillon, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Cove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dillon, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Dillon, CO include Summit Cove Elementary School and Dillon Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dillon?
2 public schools are located in Dillon.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillon?
Dillon public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dillon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dillon include: Summit Cove Elementary School vs. Dillon Valley Elementary School, Dillon Valley Elementary School vs. Summit Cove Elementary School
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