Best Public Schools in Florence, CO (2025-26)

Best Florence Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,067 students in Florence, CO.

The top ranked public schools in Florence, CO are Fremont Elementary School and Florence Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Florence, CO public schools have an score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Florence, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fremont Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
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500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303

Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #22.

Florence Jr./sr. High School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
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2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414

Gr: 7-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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Florence, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Focus Academy (Closed 2014)

403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510

Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Fremont Middle School (Closed 2020)

215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856

Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Peakview Academy Alternative School (Closed 2004)

403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312

Gr: 5-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Florence, CO?

The top ranked public schools in Florence, CO include Fremont Elementary School and Florence Jr./sr. High School.

How many public schools are located in Florence?

2 public schools are located in Florence.

What is the racial composition of students in Florence?

Florence public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).