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Best Conejos County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,536 students in Conejos County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO are La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conejos County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Conejos County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Conejos County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Jara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Centauri High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Antonito High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
620 Pine Street
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Manassa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Gr: K-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Sanford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Antonito Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Conejos County, CO include La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School.
How many public schools are located in Conejosunty?
10 public schools are located in Conejosunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Conejosunty?
Conejosunty public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Conejosunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Conejosunty include: La Jara Elementary School vs. Manassa Elementary School

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