For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 230 students in Custer County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, CO are Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Custer Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, CO include Custer County Elementary School and Custer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Custerunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Custerunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Custerunty?
Custerunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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