Best Public High Schools in Fremont County (2025-26)

Best Fremont County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,633 students in Fremont County, CO.

The top ranked public high schools in Fremont County, CO are Canon City High School, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Florence Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fremont County, CO public high schools have an score of 15% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.

Fremont County, CO public high school have a of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Canon City High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Fremont County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Canon City High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870

Gr: 9-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #22.

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131

Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

Florence Jr./sr. High School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
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2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414

Gr: 7-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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Location

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Canon Online Academy (Closed 2018)

101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700

Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Cotopaxi Home-school Partnership School (Closed 2009)

0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131

Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Focus Academy (Closed 2014)

403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510

Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Fremont Middle School (Closed 2020)

215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856

Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150

Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Madison Exploratory School (Closed 2013)

202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140

Gr: 1-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Peakview Academy Alternative School (Closed 2004)

403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312

Gr: 5-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Penrose Middle School (Closed 2007)

100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777

Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Fremont County, CO?

The top ranked public high schools in Fremont County, CO include Canon City High School, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Florence Jr./sr. High School.

How many public high schools are located in Fremontunty?

3 public high schools are located in Fremontunty.

What is the racial composition of students in Fremontunty?

Fremontunty public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Fremontunty are often viewed compared to one another?