For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 558 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huerfano County, CO are La Veta Elementary School, La Veta Junior-senior High School and Gardner Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huerfano County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Huerfano County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner Valley School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Peakview School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Huerfano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huerfano County, CO include La Veta Elementary School, La Veta Junior-senior High School and Gardner Valley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Huerfanounty?
4 public elementary schools are located in Huerfanounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfanounty?
Huerfanounty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Huerfanounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Huerfanounty include: La Veta Elementary School vs. Peakview School, Peakview School vs. La Veta Elementary School, Gardner Valley School vs. Peakview School
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