Crest Academy
220 W 12th St, Salida, CO 81201
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
56
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Longfellow Elementary School
425 W 7th St, Salida, CO 81201
Public Elementary School K to 4th
Students
447
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Buena Vista High School
559 RAILROAD, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
271
SAT Overall Score
1140
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Salida High School
26 Jones Ave, Salida, CO 81201
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
404
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Salida Middle School
520 Milford St, Salida, CO 81201
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
311
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Buena Vista Middle School
549 RAILROAD, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
229
Math Proficiency
24%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
516 E MAIN St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
398
Math Proficiency
16%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
27%
Horizons Exploratory Academy
310 E 9th St, Salida, CO 81201
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
38
SAT Overall Score
1160
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
138
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Salida Christian School
509 F St, Salida, CO 81201
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 3rd
Students
21
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
The Link School
18885 County Road 367, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
14
Tuition
$38,000
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Chaffee County High School
613 E MAIN St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
12
SAT Overall Score
990
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
For families seeking quality education in Chaffee County, CO, the area offers 12 school options including the highly-rated Longfellow Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Crest Academy (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 74% reading proficiency. Chaffee County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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