For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 students in 81235, CO.
The top ranked public school in 81235, CO is Lake City Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 81235 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81235, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81235, CO 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake City Community School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
614 North Silver Street
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
81235, Colorado 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 39
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2316
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
P O Box 39
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2578
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2578
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81235, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81235, CO include Lake City Community School.
How many public schools are located in 81235?
1 public schools are located in 81235.
What is the racial composition of students in 81235?
81235 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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