Manassa Elementary School

Manassa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manassa, CO, part of the North Conejos School District No. Re1J. The school serves approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 96.4th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 51% proficiency in math, 11 points above the state average and 57% in reading/language arts, 12 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.8/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,953, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 187 students, Manassa Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Manassa Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.