For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 606 students in Center, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Center, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Center, CO are The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley, Center High School and Haskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Center have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Center, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #22.
Center High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Center, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Center, CO include The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley, Center High School and Haskin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Center?
5 public schools are located in Center.
What percentage of students in Center go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Center are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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