For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 337 students in 81140, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81140, CO are North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81140 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81140, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81140 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centauri High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81140, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Centauri High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
81140, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81140, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81140, CO include North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81140?
2 public high schools are located in 81140.
What is the racial composition of students in 81140?
81140 public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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