| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swink School District 33 | Swink | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 314 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Fowler School District R-4J | Fowler | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 347 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Cheraw School District 31 | Cheraw | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 227 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rocky Ford School District R-2 | Rocky Ford | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 632 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| East Otero School District R-1 | La Junta | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1,355 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Manzanola School District 3J | Manzanola | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 163 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Otero County compares
Together they enroll 3,038 students across 15 schools. The largest is East Otero School District R-1 with 1,355 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Otero County, Colorado
Otero County has 6 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Otero County is Swink School District 33 (8/10). 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 Otero County, CO?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Otero 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 Otero County, CO?
Of the districts serving Otero County, Swink School District 33 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd 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.