For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,326 students in 81050, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81050, CO are Tiger Trades Academy, La Junta Intermediate School and La Junta Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81050 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81050, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81050, CO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
La Junta Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
Gr: 3-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Gr: K-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
81050, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81050, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81050, CO include Tiger Trades Academy, La Junta Intermediate School and La Junta Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 81050?
4 public schools are located in 81050.
What is the racial composition of students in 81050?
81050 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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