Top 10 Best Las Animas County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,764 students in Las Animas County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Las Animas County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aguilar Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Branson School Online
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: K-12
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Kim Elementary School
Reading: ≥50%
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Grades: PK-5
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Kim Undivided High School
Math: ≥50%
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Primero Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #77.
Hoehne Schools
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
Rank: #88.
Branson School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #99.
Primero Junior-senior High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1010.
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1111.
Trinidad Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Las Animas County, CO

Las Animas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-5
| 21 students
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
1021 Pierce Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Las Animas County, CO include Aguilar Elementary School, Aguilar Junior-senior High School and Branson School Online.
How many public elementary schools are located in Las Animas County, CO?
11 public elementary schools are located in Las Animas County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animas County, CO?
Las Animas County, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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