Best Buena Vista Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 657 students in Buena Vista, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, CO are Buena Vista Middle School and Avery/parsons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Buena Vista, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Avery/parsons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buena Vista, Colorado

Buena Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, CO include Buena Vista Middle School and Avery/parsons Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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