For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,036 students in Las Animas County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Undivided High School, Hoehne Schools and Branson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Las Animas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kim Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hoehne Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Primero Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Trinidad Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Las Animas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Undivided High School, Hoehne Schools and Branson School.
How many public middle schools are located in Las Animasunty?
7 public middle schools are located in Las Animasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Las Animasunty include: Aguilar Junior-senior High School vs. Branson School, Branson School vs. Aguilar Junior-senior High School, Aguilar Junior-senior High School vs. Branson School Online
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