For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 464 students in 81140, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81140, CO are La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81140 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81140, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81140, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Centauri Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
81140, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 55 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 81140, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81140, CO include La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81140?
3 public elementary schools are located in 81140.
What is the racial composition of students in 81140?
81140 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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