Top Rankings
North Conejos School District No. Re1j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 955 students in North Conejos School District No. Re1j. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in North Conejos School District No. Re1j have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
955 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Conejos School District No. Re1j, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
51%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
47%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,949 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,870 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,949
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,870
$15,791
Best North Conejos School District No. Re1j Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Centauri High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Manassa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Conejos School District No. Re1j?
North Conejos School District No. Re1j manages 5 public schools serving 955 students.
What is the rank of Northnejos School District No. Re1j?
Northnejos School District No. Re1j is ranked #38 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northnejos School District No. Re1j?
51% of Northnejos School District No. Re1j students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northnejos School District No. Re1j?
Northnejos School District No. Re1j has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Northnejos School District No. Re1j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,870 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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