For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 166 students in 81151, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in 81151, CO is Sanford Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 81151 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81151, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81151 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sanford Junior/senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81151, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81151, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81151, CO include Sanford Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81151?
1 public high schools are located in 81151.
What is the racial composition of students in 81151?
81151 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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