For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 238 students in La Veta, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in La Veta, CO are 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.
La Veta, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in La Veta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Veta, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Veta, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in La Veta, CO include La Veta Elementary School and La Veta Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in La Veta?
2 public schools are located in La Veta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Veta?
La Veta public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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