For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,835 students in Las Animas County, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 79 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Las Animas County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Undivided High School, Kim Elementary School and Primero Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Las Animas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kim Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kim Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Gr: PK-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Primero Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Hoehne Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Primero Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Trinidad High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Aguilar Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Trinidad Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Undivided High School, Kim Elementary School and Primero Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Las Animasunty?
12 public schools are located in Las Animasunty.
What percentage of students in Las Animasunty go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Las Animasunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Las Animasunty include: Hoehne Schools vs. Trinidad High School, Trinidad High School vs. Hoehne Schools, Branson School vs. Trinidad High School
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