Top 10 Best Las Animas County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,063 students in Las Animas County, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 79 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Las Animas County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO are Aguilar Elementary School, Aguilar Junior-senior High School and Branson School Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Las Animas County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aguilar Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Branson School Online
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Primero Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Hoehne Schools
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Trinidad High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Branson School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #88.
Primero Junior-senior High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #99.
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1010.
Trinidad Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kim Elementary School
Reading: ≥50%
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Grades: PK-5
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kim Undivided High School
Math: ≥50%
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Las Animas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-5
| 21 students
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
1021 Pierce Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO are Aguilar Elementary School, Aguilar Junior-senior High School and Branson School Online.
How many public schools are located in Las Animas County, CO?
12 public schools are located in Las Animas County, CO.
What percentage of students in Las Animas County, CO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Las Animas County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animas County, CO?
Las Animas County, CO minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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