For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,954 students in Fremont County, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Fremont County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fremont County, CO are Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon Exploratory School and Cotopaxi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont 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 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fremont County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Canon Exploratory School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Cotopaxi Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Canon City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #66.
Canon City Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #1010.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1212.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Grades: 7-12
| 597 students
Rank: #1313.
Harrison School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Fremont County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Grades: 5-8
| 14 students
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fremont County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Fremont County, CO include Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon Exploratory School and Cotopaxi Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fremont County, CO?
13 public schools are located in Fremont County, CO.
What percentage of students in Fremont County, CO go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Fremont County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont County, CO?
Fremont County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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