For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 345 students in Custer County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, CO are Custer County High School, Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Custer County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Custer Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, CO include Custer County High School, Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Custerunty?
3 public schools are located in Custerunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Custerunty?
Custerunty public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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