For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 99 students in Nucla, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Nucla, CO are Nucla High School and Nucla Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nucla, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Nucla have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nucla, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nucla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Nucla Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nucla, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Nucla, CO include Nucla High School and Nucla Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nucla?
2 public schools are located in Nucla.
What is the racial composition of students in Nucla?
Nucla public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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