Public schools in Delta, CO
7 open public schools with an address in Delta, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,550
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Delta public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Delta, CO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,550 students, an average of 364 per school. The largest campus is Delta High School (626 students), and the largest elementary school is Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488).
Every listed school belongs to Delta County Joint District No. 50. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Delta
Elementary schools in Delta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–05 | 488 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–05 | 371 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Delta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Middle School Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 06–08 | 498 | 18:1 |
High schools in Delta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 09–12 | 626 | 16:1 | |
| Grand Mesa Choice Academy Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 68 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Delta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Early Learning Academy Delta County Joint District No. 50 | PK–PK | 188 | 188:1 | |
| Vision Charter Academy Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Charter · Alternative School | KG–12 | 311 | 19.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.5%
- Hispanic32.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Delta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,550 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Delta
How many public schools are in Delta, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Delta: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,550 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Delta?
All listed public schools with an address in Delta belong to Delta County Joint District No. 50. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Delta?
Delta High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Delta, with 626 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Delta?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Delta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Vision Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Delta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Delta public schools is 16.1:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Delta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities