For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 92 students in Anton, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Anton, CO are Arickaree Elementary School and Arickaree Undivided High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Anton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Anton, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Forest Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5450 Meridian Road
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anton, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Anton, CO include Arickaree Elementary School and Arickaree Undivided High School.
How many public schools are located in Anton?
2 public schools are located in Anton.
What is the racial composition of students in Anton?
Anton public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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