For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 230 students in 81252, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81252, CO are Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81252 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81252, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81252, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Custer Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81252, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81252, CO include Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81252?
2 public elementary schools are located in 81252.
What is the racial composition of students in 81252?
81252 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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