Best 80743 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 323 students in 80743, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80743, CO are Lone Star Undivided High School, Otis Elementary School and Lone Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80743 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80743, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80743, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Star Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: K-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80743, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80743, CO include Lone Star Undivided High School, Otis Elementary School and Lone Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80743?
5 public schools are located in 80743.
What is the racial composition of students in 80743?
80743 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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