For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 594 students in Buena Vista, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, CO are Buena Vista Middle School and Avery/parsons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Avery/parsons Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, CO include Buena Vista Middle School and Avery/parsons Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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