Schools in Zip Code 81047

In zip code 81047, which covers the rural community of Holly, Colorado, there is exactly one school: Holly School, a PK–12 public school serving 276 students within Holly School District No. Re-3. Because the district and school are the same entity, all district-level data reflects this single school, making it the sole focus for families in the area.

Holly School stands out most dramatically for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.0% in 2024–2025, compared to the Colorado state average of 28.4%. This is a remarkable achievement for any school, especially one where 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also posts a graduation rate of 90.0%, above the state’s 85.6%, and its dropout rate remains low at 2.2% (state: 1.6%). Academically, the school shows notable strengths in upper elementary reading, with 4th grade ELA at 52.6% proficient (state: 47.0%) and 5th grade ELA at 58.8% proficient (state: 49.9%). Fifth grade science also exceeds the state, at 41.2% vs. 36.1%. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.8, class sizes are generally favorable, and the school’s strong attendance suggests students are consistently engaged.

However, there are clear academic challenges, particularly in math and high school readiness. Overall math proficiency is 25.4% vs. the state’s 37.3%, with only 4th grade math near the state average (38.9% vs. 39.0%). Science proficiency drops sharply by 8th grade (14.3% vs. 35.4%), and 11th grade SAT Reading and Writing proficiency is just 32.0% compared to the state’s 60.0%, a significant gap despite the school’s strong graduation rate. Given the small enrollment of 276, year-to-year percentages can shift easily, so these results should be viewed with some caution. Overall, Holly School is a resilient, high-attendance school with a solid graduation rate, but families may want to pay close attention to math and secondary-level academic support.