For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 218 students in La Veta, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Veta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Veta, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Veta, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Veta, CO include La Veta Elementary School and La Veta Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Veta?
2 public elementary schools are located in La Veta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Veta?
La Veta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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