For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 565 students in 81082, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81082, CO are Fisher's Peak Elementary School and Trinidad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81082 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81082, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81082, CO Public Elementary Schools (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 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%
81082, 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 elementary schools in 81082, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81082, CO include Fisher's Peak Elementary School and Trinidad Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81082?
2 public elementary schools are located in 81082.
What is the racial composition of students in 81082?
81082 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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