For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,885 students in Fremont County, CO (there are , serving 82 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fremont County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fremont County, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fremont County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Canon City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #55.
Penrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Canon City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
606 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1313.
Cotopaxi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Fremont County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: K-12
| 23 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
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Grades: 5-8
| 14 students
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Fremont County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Fremont County, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Fremontunty?
13 public schools are located in Fremontunty.
What percentage of students in Fremontunty go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fremontunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fremontunty?
Fremontunty public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fremontunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fremontunty include: Florence Jr./sr. High School vs. Canon City High School, Canon City High School vs. Florence Jr./sr. High School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology vs. Mckinley Elementary School
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