For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 985 students in 81211, CO (there are , serving 117 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 81211, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81211, CO are Buena Vista High School, Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81211 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81211, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81211, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Avery/parsons Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Grades: PK
| 75 students
81211, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81211, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81211, CO include Buena Vista High School, Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81211?
5 public schools are located in 81211.
What percentage of students in 81211 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 81211 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81211?
81211 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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