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Best Bent County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 675 students in Bent County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bent County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Mcclave Undivided High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Jump Start Learning Center
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 57%
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Bent County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Las Animas A+ Distance Learning School (Closed 2011)
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bent County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bentunty?
6 public schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bentunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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