Top 3 Best Custer County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 361 students in Custer County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, CO are Custer County High School, Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Custer County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer County High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Custer County Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Custer Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, CO include Custer County High School, Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Custer County, CO?
3 public schools are located in Custer County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County, CO?
Custer County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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