Best Schools in Otero County, CO
Otero County, CO has 15 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,038 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Otero County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Otero County, CO
The top high schools in Otero County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swink Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swink School District No. 33 In The County Of Otero And St • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 134 Students
2. Fowler High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 285 Students
4. Manzanola Junior-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 108 Students
5. La Junta Jr/sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 539 Students
6. Tiger Trades Academy
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Projected Test Scores
East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Otero County, CO
The top middle schools in Otero County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fowler Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 63 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Otero County, CO
The top elementary schools in Otero County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swink Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swink School District No. 33 In The County Of Otero And St • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
2. Fowler Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler School District No. R4j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 180 Students
3. Manzanola Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 55 Students
4. Jefferson Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 199 Students
5. La Junta Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 407 Students
6. La Junta Primary School
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East Otero School District No. R1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 291 Students
7. Washington Primary School
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Rocky Ford School District No. R2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 148 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Otero County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Otero County, CO has a total population of 18,690 with 25% 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 Otero County, 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 Otero County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otero County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Otero County, 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 Otero County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Otero County, CO
How many schools are in Otero County, CO?
Otero County, CO has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,038 students in total.
How do schools in Otero County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Otero County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Otero County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Otero County?
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: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Otero County
6 places in Otero County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- East Otero School District No. R1 (4 schools)
- Fowler School District No. R4J (3 schools)
- Rocky Ford School District No. R2 (3 schools)