6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Byers, Colorado

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 2

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.1/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.1/10
Median household income: $102,188
Median home value: $503,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17%
Avg commute: 43 min
Owner-occupied homes: 80%

How Byers compares

Median household income

$102k

118% of Colorado median

About Schools in Byers, Colorado

Byers, Colorado is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Byers show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Byers is Byers Elementary School with a composite score of 7.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Byers is served by 1 school district: Byers School District No. 32J. These districts collectively serve 6,456 students.

Byers's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $102,188. The poverty rate in the area is 7.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Byers Elementary School 282 students · Pre-K–6th	282	Pre-K–6th	7.8

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Byers Junior-Senior High School 257 students · 7th–12th	257	7th–12th	4.4

Schools in Byers

Byers, Colorado · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$102,188

Median Home Value

$503,300

Median Rent

$1,336/mo

Population

3,505

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

80%

Avg Commute

43 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Community Profile

Byers has a median household income of $102,188. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $503,300, with a median rent of $1,336/month. The local poverty rate of 7.5% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 43 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Colorado
Total Schools: 2
Elementary: 1
High: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.1/10

Resources

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School District

Byers School District No. 32J

10 schools · 6,456 students

Nearby Cities

Strasburg (4 schools)

6 mi

Deer Trail (2 schools)

Keenesburg (4 schools)

Elizabeth (5 schools)

Other Major Cities in Colorado

Top metros statewide by school count.

Denver 277 schools Colorado Springs 197 schools Lakewood 54 schools Fort Collins 53 schools Pueblo 52 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Byers, Colorado

How many schools are in Byers, Colorado?

Byers has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Byers, Colorado?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Byers is 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Byers, Colorado?

The top-ranked school in Byers on MySchoolScout is Byers Elementary School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Byers, Colorado?

The top-ranked elementary school in Byers on MySchoolScout is Byers Elementary School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Byers, Colorado?

The top-ranked high school in Byers on MySchoolScout is Byers Junior-senior High School with a composite score of 4.4/10.

How many school districts serve Byers, Colorado?

Byers is served by 1 school district: Byers School District No. 32j.

What is the education level in Byers, Colorado?

According to Census data, 17% of adults in Byers have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Byers, Colorado?

The median household income in Byers is approximately $102,188 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Byers, Colorado?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Byers is 17.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Byers, Colorado?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.