For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 822 students in 81050, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81050, CO are Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81050 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81050, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81050, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Grades: 5-12
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
La Junta Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
Grades: 3-6
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Grades: K-2
| 293 students
81050, Colorado 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81050, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81050, CO include Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81050?
3 public elementary schools are located in 81050.
What is the racial composition of students in 81050?
81050 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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