For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 994 students in Conejos County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Conejos County, CO are La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Manassa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conejos County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Conejos County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 elementary schools in Conejos County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Conejos County, CO include La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Manassa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Conejosunty?
6 public elementary schools are located in Conejosunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Conejosunty?
Conejosunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Conejosunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Conejosunty include: La Jara Elementary School vs. Manassa Elementary School
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