For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 675 students in Bent County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Mcclave Undivided High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Gr: K-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Gr: 7-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Bent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bent County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bentunty?
6 public schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bentunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bentunty include: Jump Start Learning Center vs. Mcclave Elementary School, Las Animas Elementary School vs. Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Elementary School vs. Jump Start Learning Center
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