For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 271 students in Buena Vista, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO are Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Buena Vista, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buena Vista High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO include Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public high schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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