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Best Schools in La Jara, CO
La Jara, CO has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,431 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in La Jara greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Jara, CO
The top high schools in La Jara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centauri High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Alamosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Sanford Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford School District No. 6 In The County Of Conejos And • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Jara, CO
The top middle schools in La Jara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centauri Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 228 Students
2. Ortega Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Jara, CO
The top elementary schools in La Jara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manassa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
2. La Jara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. Sanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford School District No. 6 In The County Of Conejos And • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
4. Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 504 Students
5. Alamosa Elementary School K-2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Jara, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Jara, CO has a total population of 1,489 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Jara, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood La Jara, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Jara, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Jara, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit La Jara, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Jara, CO
How many schools are in La Jara, CO?
La Jara, CO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,431 students in total.
How do schools in La Jara perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in La Jara score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in La Jara greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Jara?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in La Jara
3 of 3 schools in La Jara carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in La Jara. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.