For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 82 students in Anton, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Anton, CO are Arickaree Elementary School and Arickaree Undivided High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Anton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Anton, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Forest Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5450 Meridian Road
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Anton, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Anton, CO include Arickaree Elementary School and Arickaree Undivided High School.
How many public schools are located in Anton?
2 public schools are located in Anton.
What is the racial composition of students in Anton?
Anton public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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