For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,358 students in La Junta, CO.
The top ranked public schools in La Junta, CO are La Junta Jr/sr High School, La Junta Intermediate School and Tiger Trades Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Junta, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Junta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Junta, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
La Junta Intermediate School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
Grades: 3-6
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Grades: 5-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Grades: K-2
| 296 students
La Junta, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Junta, CO?
The top ranked public schools in La Junta, CO include La Junta Jr/sr High School, La Junta Intermediate School and Tiger Trades Academy.
How many public schools are located in La Junta, CO?
4 public schools are located in La Junta, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in La Junta, CO?
La Junta, CO public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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