For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,967 students in Las Animas County, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 74 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Las Animas County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Undivided High School, Kim Elementary School and Primero Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Las Animas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kim Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Kim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Grades: PK-5
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Primero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Branson School Online
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Hoehne Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
Branson School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #77.
Primero Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #88.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #99.
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
Trinidad High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #1111.
Aguilar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
Rank: #1212.
Trinidad Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Las Animas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-5
| 21 students
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
1021 Pierce Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Undivided High School, Kim Elementary School and Primero Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Las Animasunty?
12 public schools are located in Las Animasunty.
What percentage of students in Las Animasunty go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Las Animasunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Las Animasunty include: Hoehne Schools vs. Trinidad High School, Trinidad High School vs. Hoehne Schools, Branson School vs. Trinidad High School
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