For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 518 students in Baca County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baca County, CO are Campo Elementary School, Vilas Elementary School and Campo Undivided High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baca County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Baca County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campo Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
480 Maple Street
Campo, CO 81029
(719) 787-2226
Campo, CO 81029
(719) 787-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Collingwood St
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-6738
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-6738
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Campo Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
480 Maple Street
Campo, CO 81029
(719) 787-2226
Campo, CO 81029
(719) 787-2226
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pritchett Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
533 Irving Street
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
389 Tipton Street
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-4391
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Poplar
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5400
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Pritchett Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
533 Irving Street
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Springfield Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
389 Tipton Street
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-6522
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-6522
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Baca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Online Academy (Cola) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Collingwood Ave
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-4952
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-4952
Gr: 7-12
389 Tipton St
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-6522
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-6522
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
202 Collingwood
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-4952
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-4952
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Baca County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baca County, CO include Campo Elementary School, Vilas Elementary School and Campo Undivided High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bacaunty?
8 public elementary schools are located in Bacaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bacaunty?
Bacaunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bacaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bacaunty include: Walsh Elementary School vs. Vilas Elementary School, Campo Elementary School vs. Pritchett Elementary School, Springfield Elementary School vs. Vilas Elementary School
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