For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 240 students in Westcliffe, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westcliffe, CO are 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.
Westcliffe, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westcliffe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westcliffe, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Westcliffe, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westcliffe, CO include Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westcliffe?
2 public elementary schools are located in Westcliffe.
What is the racial composition of students in Westcliffe?
Westcliffe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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