For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,051 students in Buena Vista, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Buena Vista, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, CO are Chaffee County High School, Buena Vista High School and Buena Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Avery/parsons Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Buena Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, CO include Chaffee County High School, Buena Vista High School and Buena Vista Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Buena Vista, CO?
5 public schools are located in Buena Vista, CO.
What percentage of students in Buena Vista, CO go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Buena Vista, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista, CO?
Buena Vista, CO public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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