For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 769 students in 81082, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 79 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 81082, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 81082, CO are Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Trinidad High School and Trinidad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81082 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81082, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81082, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 81082, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81082, CO include Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Trinidad High School and Trinidad Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81082?
3 public schools are located in 81082.
What percentage of students in 81082 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 81082 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81082?
81082 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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