For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,013 students in Florence, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, CO are Fremont Elementary School and Florence Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Florence, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Florence, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, CO include Fremont Elementary School and Florence Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
2 public schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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