For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 769 students in Trinidad, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 47 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Trinidad, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Trinidad, CO are Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Trinidad High School and Trinidad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinidad, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Trinidad have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trinidad, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Trinidad High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
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%
Trinidad, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 schools in Trinidad, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Trinidad, CO include Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Trinidad High School and Trinidad Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Trinidad?
3 public schools are located in Trinidad.
What percentage of students in Trinidad go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Trinidad are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trinidad?
Trinidad public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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