📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Otero County, CO
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Swink School District 33 | Swink | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #2 | Cheraw School District 31 | Cheraw | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #3 | Rocky Ford School District R-2 | Rocky Ford | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #4 | East Otero School District R-1 | La Junta | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #5 | Manzanola School District 3J | Manzanola | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Otero County, Colorado (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Otero County, Colorado that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CMAS 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Colorado, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Otero County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Otero County, Colorado? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Otero County, Colorado, the highest-rated is Swink School District 33 (Swink), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 73rd percentile of Colorado districts on CMAS 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CMAS 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.