Best Otero County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,000 students in Otero County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Otero County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Otero County, CO are Swink Elementary School, Fowler High School and Swink Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otero County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Otero County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Otero County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swink Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 Columbia Street
Swink, CO 81077
(719) 384-8103
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fowler High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 West Grant
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4279
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Swink Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 Columbia Street
Swink, CO 81077
(719) 384-8103
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Fowler Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Eugene Avenue
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4224
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Cheraw School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West Grant
Fowler, CO 81093
(719) 263-4364
Gr: K-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Gr: 3-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Washington
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Manzanola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Manzanola Junior-senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
La Junta Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
Gr: 3-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Gr: K-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Otero County, CO

Otero County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
901 South 11 St
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Gr: 6-8
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 9-12
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Gr: 6-8
P O Box 218
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-5251
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 14%
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Gr: 9-12
P O Box 218
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4364
Gr: 4-6 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Otero County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Otero County, CO include Swink Elementary School, Fowler High School and Swink Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Oterounty?
15 public schools are located in Oterounty.
What percentage of students in Oterounty go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Oterounty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oterounty?
Oterounty public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oterounty are often viewed compared to one another?

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