For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,198 students in Prowers County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Prowers County, CO are Alta Vista Charter School, Wiley Elementary School and Wiley Junior-senior 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 33%), 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prowers County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista 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
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Lamar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thunder Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Granada Undivided High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Holly School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 North 3rd Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Lamar Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
510 Savage Avenue
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Gr: PK | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Gr: K-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 Wiley Junior-senior 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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