For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 283 students in Buena Vista, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO are Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Buena Vista, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buena Vista High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Buena Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buena Vista, CO include Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public high schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Buena Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buena Vista include: Chaffee County High School vs. Buena Vista High School
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