| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Veta School District RE-2 | La Veta | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 238 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Huerfano School District RE-1 | Gardner | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 491 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Huerfano County compares
Together they enroll 729 students across 5 schools. The largest is Huerfano School District RE-1 with 491 students. Districts here average 2.0/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Huerfano County, Colorado
Huerfano County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Huerfano County is La Veta School District RE-2 (3/10). 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 Huerfano County, CO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Huerfano 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 Huerfano County, CO?
Of the districts serving Huerfano County, La Veta School District RE-2 has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 29th 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.