For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 students in Hinsdale County, CO.
The top ranked public school in Hinsdale County, CO is Lake City Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinsdale County, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hinsdale County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hinsdale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 North Silver Street
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Hinsdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 39
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2316
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
P O Box 39
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2578
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2578
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hinsdale County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Hinsdale County, CO include Lake City Community School.
How many public schools are located in Hinsdaleunty?
1 public schools are located in Hinsdaleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdaleunty?
Hinsdaleunty public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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