For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,546 students in Conejos County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO are La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Antonito High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conejos County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Conejos County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Conejos County (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.
Antonito High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Pine Street
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Centauri High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Manassa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Sanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Sanford Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Rank: #88.
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
Rank: #99.
Antonito Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Rank: #1010.
Guadalupe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Antonito, CO 81120
(303) 866-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Conejos County 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO include La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Antonito High School.
How many public schools are located in Conejosunty?
10 public schools are located in Conejosunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Conejosunty?
Conejosunty public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Conejosunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Conejosunty include: La Jara Elementary School vs. Manassa Elementary School
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