For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,577 students in Conifer, CO (there are , serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Conifer, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Conifer, CO are Conifer Senior High School, West Jefferson Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conifer, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Conifer have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Conifer, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conifer Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9449 South Barnes Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Conifer, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Conifer, CO include Conifer Senior High School, West Jefferson Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Conifer?
3 public schools are located in Conifer.
What percentage of students in Conifer go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Conifer are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Conifer?
Conifer public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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