For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,092 students in Florence, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Florence, CO are Fremont Elementary School and Florence Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Grades: 7-12
| 585 students
Florence, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Grades: 5-8
| 14 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florence, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Florence, CO include Fremont Elementary School and Florence Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
2 public schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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