For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 167 students in Cotopaxi, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Cotopaxi, CO are Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Cotopaxi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cotopaxi, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cotopaxi have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cotopaxi, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Cotopaxi Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Cotopaxi, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cotopaxi, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Cotopaxi, CO include Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Cotopaxi Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cotopaxi?
2 public schools are located in Cotopaxi.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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