For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,561 students in Prowers County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prowers County, CO are Alta Vista Charter School, Wiley Elementary School and Granada Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prowers County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prowers County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Prowers County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Rank: #55.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Grades: 3-5
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Holly School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 North 3rd Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Grades: K-2
| 257 students
Prowers County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 North Main
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
206 North Third Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Prowers County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prowers County, CO include Alta Vista Charter School, Wiley Elementary School and Granada Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prowersunty?
8 public elementary schools are located in Prowersunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Prowersunty?
Prowersunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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