For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 789 students in Trinidad, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 79 private students). 91% 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 8% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Trinidad have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trinidad, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Trinidad Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Trinidad, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1021 Pierce Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
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, CO?
3 public schools are located in Trinidad, CO.
What percentage of students in Trinidad, CO go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Trinidad, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trinidad, CO?
Trinidad, CO public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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