For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 174 students in Manzanola, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Manzanola, CO are Manzanola Elementary School and Manzanola Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manzanola, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Manzanola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manzanola, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manzanola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Manzanola Junior-senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Manzanola, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Manzanola, CO include Manzanola Elementary School and Manzanola Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Manzanola?
2 public schools are located in Manzanola.
What is the racial composition of students in Manzanola?
Manzanola public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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