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Top 5 Best Salida 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,473 students in Salida, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Salida, CO are Crest Academy, Salida High School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salida, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Salida have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Salida, CO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crest Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 12th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Grades: 5-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Salida High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 West 7th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5260
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Salida Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Milford Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #66.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
516 Teller Ave
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5237
Grades: PK
| 66 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Salida, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Salida, CO include Crest Academy, Salida High School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salida?
7 public schools are located in Salida.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida?
Salida public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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