For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,038 students in Alamosa, CO (there are , serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Alamosa, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alamosa, CO are Alamosa High School, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Ortega Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamosa, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Alamosa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alamosa, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Craft Drive
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6000
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 West 10th Street Building
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1600
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1600
Gr: 3-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Ortega Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Victoria Avenue
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alternative School
209 Victoria Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1707 West 10th Street Building
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6600
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6600
Gr: K-2 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Alamosa, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2431 Main Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Gr: 6-12
Alamosa Open School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
216 Victoria St
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
11th And Hunt Aves
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Gr: 2-3 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
108 La Veta Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Gr: 4-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
6935 State Hwy 17
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Gr: K-1 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alamosa, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Alamosa, CO include Alamosa High School, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Ortega Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alamosa?
5 public schools are located in Alamosa.
What percentage of students in Alamosa go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Alamosa are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alamosa?
Alamosa public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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