For the 2026 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 Wiley Junior-senior High 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 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Gr: 3-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Holly School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 North 3rd Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Prowers County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 North Main
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
206 North Third Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Gr: 7-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Gr: 5-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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 Wiley Junior-senior High 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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