Best Hinsdale County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 students in Hinsdale County, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Hinsdale County, CO is Lake City Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinsdale County, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hinsdale County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hinsdale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake City Community School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
614 North Silver Street
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hinsdale County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Hinsdale County, CO include Lake City Community School.
How many public schools are located in Hinsdaleunty?
1 public schools are located in Hinsdaleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdaleunty?
Hinsdaleunty public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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