For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,355 students in La Junta, CO.
The top ranked public schools in La Junta, CO are Tiger Trades Academy, La Junta Intermediate School and La Junta Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Junta, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in La Junta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Junta, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Grades: 5-12
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
La Junta Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
Grades: 3-6
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 7-12
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Junta Primary School
Magnet School
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Grades: K-2
| 291 students
La Junta, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Junta, CO?
The top ranked public schools in La Junta, CO include Tiger Trades Academy, La Junta Intermediate School and La Junta Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in La Junta?
4 public schools are located in La Junta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Junta?
La Junta public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Junta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Junta include: La Junta Primary School vs. La Junta Intermediate School
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