For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 802 students in La Jara, CO.
The top ranked public schools in La Jara, CO are North Conejos Alternative Program, La Jara Elementary School and Centauri Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jara, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Jara have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Jara, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
La Jara Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Centauri High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
La Jara, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Jara, CO?
The top ranked public schools in La Jara, CO include North Conejos Alternative Program, La Jara Elementary School and Centauri Middle School.
How many public schools are located in La Jara, CO?
4 public schools are located in La Jara, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jara, CO?
La Jara, CO public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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