For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,036 students in Las Animas County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Undivided High School, Branson School Online and Hoehne Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Las Animas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kim Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Branson School Online
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hoehne Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Primero Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Trinidad Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Las Animas County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Undivided High School, Branson School Online and Hoehne Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in Las Animasunty?
7 public middle schools are located in Las Animasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Las Animasunty include: Aguilar Junior-senior High School vs. Branson School, Branson School vs. Aguilar Junior-senior High School, Aguilar Junior-senior High School vs. Branson School Online
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