For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in 81123, CO.
The top-ranked public school in 81123, CO is Sierra Grande K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 81123 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81123, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81123, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Grande K-12 School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17523 East Highway 160
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Gr: PK-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
81123, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17523 East Hwy 160
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
17523 East Hwy 160
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Blanca, CO 81123
(719) 379-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81123, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81123, CO include Sierra Grande K-12 School.
How many public schools are located in 81123?
1 public schools are located in 81123.
What is the racial composition of students in 81123?
81123 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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