For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Sanford, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Sanford, CO are Sanford Elementary School and Sanford Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanford, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Sanford Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sanford, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Sanford, CO include Sanford Elementary School and Sanford Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sanford?
2 public schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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