Best Buena Vista Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 293 students in Buena Vista, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO are Buena Vista High School and Chaffee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Buena Vista, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buena Vista High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 7-12
| 19 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 high schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO include Buena Vista High School and Chaffee County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public high schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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