For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 337 students in La Jara, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in La Jara, CO are North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jara, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in La Jara have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
La Jara, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centauri High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Jara, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Centauri High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
La Jara, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in La Jara, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in La Jara, CO include North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Jara?
2 public high schools are located in La Jara.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jara?
La Jara public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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