For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 215 students in Westcliffe, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westcliffe, CO are Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westcliffe, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westcliffe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westcliffe, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Custer Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Westcliffe, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westcliffe, CO include Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westcliffe?
2 public elementary schools are located in Westcliffe.
What is the racial composition of students in Westcliffe?
Westcliffe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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