For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 749 students in Bent County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bent County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclave Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Grades: 7-8
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Las Animas High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Las Animas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Grades: K-6
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jump Start Learning Center
Magnet School
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Bent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bent County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Bentunty?
6 public schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bentunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bentunty include: Mcclave Elementary School vs. Las Animas Elementary School, Mcclave Elementary School vs. Jump Start Learning Center
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