For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,274 students in Prowers County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Prowers County, CO are Alta Vista Charter School, Wiley Elementary School and Granada Undivided High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prowers County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Prowers County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prowers County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Wiley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Granada Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Granada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thunder Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #88.
Lamar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Holly School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 North 3rd Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Magnet School
510 Savage Avenue
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Grades: PK
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Grades: K-2
| 263 students
Prowers County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 North Main
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
206 North Third Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prowers County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Prowers County, CO include Alta Vista Charter School, Wiley Elementary School and Granada Undivided High School.
How many public schools are located in Prowersunty?
11 public schools are located in Prowersunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Prowersunty?
Prowersunty public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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