For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,468 students in 81101, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81101, CO are Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Ortega Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81101 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81101, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81101, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 West 10th Street Building
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1600
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1600
Grades: 3-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Ortega Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Victoria Avenue
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alternative School
209 Victoria Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
1707 West 10th Street Building
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6600
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6600
Grades: K-2
| 447 students
81101, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2431 Main Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alamosa Open School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
216 Victoria St
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
11th And Hunt Aves
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Grades: 2-3
| 309 students
108 La Veta Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Grades: 4-5
| 348 students
6935 State Hwy 17
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Grades: K-1
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81101, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81101, CO include Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Ortega Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81101?
4 public elementary schools are located in 81101.
What is the racial composition of students in 81101?
81101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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