Best 81055 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 100 students in 81055, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in 81055, CO is La Veta Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 81055 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81055, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81055 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Veta Junior-senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81055, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81055, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81055, CO include La Veta Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81055?
1 public high schools are located in 81055.
What is the racial composition of students in 81055?
81055 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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