For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 719 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Huerfano County, CO are John Mall High School, La Veta Elementary School and La Veta Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huerfano County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Schools in Huerfano County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Mall High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Peakview School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
Huerfano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Huerfano County, CO include John Mall High School, La Veta Elementary School and La Veta Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Huerfano County, CO?
5 public schools are located in Huerfano County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfano County, CO?
Huerfano 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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