For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 488 students in Costilla County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Costilla County, CO are Sierra Grande K-12 School and Centennial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Costilla County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Costilla County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Costilla County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Grande K-12 School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17523 East Highway 160
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Gr: PK-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Centennial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 North Main Street
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Costilla County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
909 North Main Street
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
909 North Main Street
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
17523 East Hwy 160
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
17523 East Hwy 160
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Costilla County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Costilla County, CO include Sierra Grande K-12 School and Centennial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Costillaunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Costillaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Costillaunty?
Costillaunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Costillaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Costillaunty include: Sierra Grande K-12 School vs. Centennial School, Centennial School vs. Sierra Grande K-12 School
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