For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 444 students in 81054, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81054, CO are Las Animas Elementary School, Las Animas High School and Las Animas Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81054 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81054, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81054, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 57%
81054, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81054, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81054, CO include Las Animas Elementary School, Las Animas High School and Las Animas Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 81054?
4 public schools are located in 81054.
What is the racial composition of students in 81054?
81054 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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