For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 920 students in Washington County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, CO are Lone Star Undivided High School, Woodlin Elementary School and Arickaree Undivided High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Washington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Star Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #66.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #77.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: K-5
| 46 students
Rank: #88.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #99.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
Akron High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2268
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2268
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1111.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Forest Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5450 Meridian Road
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, CO include Lone Star Undivided High School, Woodlin Elementary School and Arickaree Undivided High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, CO?
11 public schools are located in Washington County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, CO?
Washington 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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