Districts in Otero County5 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swink School District 33 | Swink | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 314 | 2 | 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 | PK–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 2,691 students across 12 schools. The largest is East Otero School District R-1 with 1,355 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Colorado average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Otero County, Colorado
Otero County has 5 public school districts covering 5 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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