For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 606 students in 81125, CO (there are , serving 41 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 81125, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 81125, CO are The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley, Center High School and Haskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81125 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81125, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81125, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #22.
Center High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81125, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81125, CO include The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley, Center High School and Haskin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81125?
5 public schools are located in 81125.
What percentage of students in 81125 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 81125 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81125?
81125 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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