For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,913 students in Otero County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otero County, CO are Swink Elementary School, Jefferson Intermediate School and Fowler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otero County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Otero County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Otero County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swink Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 Columbia Street
Swink, CO 81077
(719) 384-8103
Swink, CO 81077
(719) 384-8103
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 3-6
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 West Grant
Fowler, CO 81093
(719) 263-4364
Fowler, CO 81093
(719) 263-4364
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Cheraw School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Grades: PK-12
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Manzanola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
Manzanola Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Rank: #88.
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: 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
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Primary School
Magnet School
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Grades: PK-2
| 148 students
Otero County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
901 South 11 St
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Grades: 6-8
| n/a 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
P O Box 218
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-5251
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-5251
Grades: K-3
| 101 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
P O Box 218
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4364
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4364
Grades: 4-6
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Otero County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otero County, CO include Swink Elementary School, Jefferson Intermediate School and Fowler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oterounty?
10 public elementary schools are located in Oterounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Oterounty?
Oterounty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Oterounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oterounty include: Manzanola Elementary School vs. Swink Elementary School, Manzanola Elementary School vs. Cheraw School, La Junta Primary School vs. La Junta Intermediate School
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