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Best Baca County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 637 students in Baca County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Baca County, CO are Campo Elementary School, Pritchett High School and Vilas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baca County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Baca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Baca County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campo Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
480 Maple Street
Campo, CO 81029
(719) 787-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Pritchett High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
533 Irving Street
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 Collingwood St
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-6738
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Campo Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
480 Maple Street
Campo, CO 81029
(719) 787-2226
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pritchett Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
533 Irving Street
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Gr: 6-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Vilas Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 Collingwood St
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-6738
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Walsh High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 California Street
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
389 Tipton Street
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 West Poplar
Walsh, CO 81090
(719) 324-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Pritchett Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
533 Irving Street
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Springfield Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
389 Tipton Street
Springfield, CO 81073
(719) 523-6522
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Baca County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Baca County, CO include Campo Elementary School, Pritchett High School and Vilas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bacaunty?
11 public schools are located in Bacaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bacaunty?
Bacaunty public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bacaunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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