For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,505 students in Conejos County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO are Antonito High School, Antonito Middle School and North Conejos Alternative Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conejos County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Conejos County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Conejos County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Antonito High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Pine Street
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Antonito Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Jara Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Manassa Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Sanford Junior/senior High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: #77.
Sanford Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
Centauri Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #99.
Centauri High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
Guadalupe Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Conejos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO include Antonito High School, Antonito Middle School and North Conejos Alternative Program.
How many public schools are located in Conejos County, CO?
10 public schools are located in Conejos County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Conejos County, CO?
Conejos County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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