Best Buena Vista Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 283 students in Buena Vista, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO are Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Buena Vista, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buena Vista High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Buena Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1199
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
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO include Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public high schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Buena Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buena Vista include: Chaffee County High School vs. Buena Vista High School

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