For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 116 students in Hesperus, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Hesperus, CO is Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hesperus, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hesperus have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hesperus, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11274 Highway 140
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hesperus, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Hesperus, CO include Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hesperus?
1 public schools are located in Hesperus.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperus?
Hesperus public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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