| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont RE-2 | Wetmore | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,390 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Custer County School District C-1 | Westcliffe | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 354 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Custer County compares
Together they enroll 1,744 students across 6 schools. The largest is Fremont RE-2 with 1,390 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Custer County, Colorado
Custer County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Custer County is Fremont RE-2 (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Custer County, CO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Custer County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Custer County, CO?
Of the districts serving Custer County, Fremont RE-2 has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 34th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.