Top 5 Best 80743 Colorado Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 325 students in 80743, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80743, CO are Lone Star Undivided High School, Lone Star Elementary School and Otis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80743 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80743, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80743, CO Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Star Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Lone Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Otis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Otis Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
Lone Star Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80743, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80743, CO include Lone Star Undivided High School, Lone Star Elementary School and Otis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80743?
5 public schools are located in 80743.
What is the racial composition of students in 80743?
80743 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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