Best 81223 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 167 students in 81223, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81223, CO are Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Cotopaxi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81223 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81223, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81223, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Cotopaxi Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81223 Colorado

81223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: K-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81223, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81223, CO include Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Cotopaxi Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81223?
2 public elementary schools are located in 81223.
What is the racial composition of students in 81223?
81223 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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