For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 354 students in 81252, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81252, CO are Custer County High School, Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81252 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81252, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81252, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Custer County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Custer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81252, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81252, CO include Custer County High School, Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81252?
3 public schools are located in 81252.
What is the racial composition of students in 81252?
81252 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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