For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 361 students in Bent County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Elementary School and Las Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Bent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bent County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Elementary School and Las Animas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bentunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bentunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bentunty include: Las Animas Elementary School vs. Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Elementary School vs. Las Animas Elementary School
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