For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 361 students in Bent County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Elementary School and Las Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Bent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Bent County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bent County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Elementary School and Las Animas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bentunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bentunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bentunty include: Mcclave Elementary School vs. Las Animas Elementary School
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