For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 465 students in La Jara, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Jara, CO are La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jara, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Jara have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Jara, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
La Jara, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Jara, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Jara, CO include La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Jara?
3 public elementary schools are located in La Jara.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jara?
La Jara public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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