For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 925 students in Buena Vista, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 117 private students). 89% 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 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Avery/parsons Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Buena Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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?
5 public schools are located in Buena Vista.
What percentage of students in Buena Vista go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Buena Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Buena Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Buena Vista include: Chaffee County High School vs. Buena Vista High School
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