For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 106 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hesperus, CO (2025-26)
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 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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