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Best Schools in Trinidad, Colorado

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 3
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.0/10
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Choosing a school in Trinidad?

Use this page to compare every school in Trinidad by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Trinidad High School

7.0/10

High · Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Holy Trinity Academy

6.6/10

Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Trinidad Middle School

6.0/10

Middle · Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Trinidad for 2026 are Trinidad High School (7.0/10), Holy Trinity Academy (6.6/10), and Trinidad Middle School (6.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

3 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.0

out of 10

Median Home

$219,400

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Trinidad

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Trinidad High School 7.0 / 10
2 Holy Trinity Academy 6.6 / 10
3 Trinidad Middle School 6.0 / 10
4 Fisher's Peak Elementary School 4.4 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.0/10

25% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$54,788

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$219,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
17%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
18 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
68%

Of occupied housing units

How Trinidad compares

Colorado rank

#62 of 125

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Colorado avg (6.2)

Median household income

$55k

63% of Colorado median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Trinidad, Colorado

Trinidad, Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 3 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.0 out of 10, schools in Trinidad show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Trinidad is Trinidad High School with a composite score of 7.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Trinidad is served by 1 school district: Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and. These districts collectively serve 744 students.

Trinidad's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $54,788. The poverty rate in the area is 16.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 81082 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 376 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.4

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 158 students · 6th–8th 6.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 210 students · 9th–12th 7.0

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 30 students · T1–12th 6.6

Schools in Trinidad

Trinidad, Colorado · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$54,788

Median Home Value

$219,400

Median Rent

$915/mo

Population

11,750

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

68%

Avg Commute

18 min

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Community Profile

Trinidad has a median household income of $54,788. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $219,400, with a median rent of $915/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.6%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Trinidad, Colorado

How many schools are in Trinidad, Colorado?

Trinidad has 4 schools, including 3 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Trinidad, Colorado?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Trinidad is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Trinidad, Colorado?

The top-ranked school in Trinidad on MySchoolScout is Trinidad High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Trinidad, Colorado?

The top-ranked elementary school in Trinidad on MySchoolScout is Fisher's Peak Elementary School with a composite score of 4.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Trinidad, Colorado?

The top-ranked middle school in Trinidad on MySchoolScout is Trinidad Middle School with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What is the best high school in Trinidad, Colorado?

The top-ranked high school in Trinidad on MySchoolScout is Trinidad High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Trinidad, Colorado?

Trinidad is served by 1 school district: Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and.

What is the education level in Trinidad, Colorado?

According to Census data, 17% of adults in Trinidad have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Trinidad, Colorado?

The median household income in Trinidad is approximately $54,788 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Trinidad, Colorado?

Yes, Trinidad has 1 private school alongside 3 public schools. The top-rated private school is Holy Trinity Academy with a score of 6.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Trinidad, Colorado?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Trinidad is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Trinidad, Colorado?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.