Chaffee County Public Schools
Chaffee County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,487
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Chaffee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Chaffee County has 2 district entries. Salida School District No. R-32 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. SALIDA has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Chaffee County
Reported Enrollment
2,487
12 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Chaffee County
Salida School District No. R-32
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
12 Public Schools in Chaffee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School | Listed only | Salida School District No. R-32 | SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 455 |
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School | Listed only | Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | BUENA VISTA, 81211Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 435 |
| Salida High School | Listed only | Salida School District No. R-32 | SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 394 |
| Salida Middle School | Listed only | Salida School District No. R-32 | SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 315 |
| Buena Vista High School | Listed only | Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | BUENA VISTA, 81211Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 274 |
| Buena Vista Middle School | Listed only | Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | BUENA VISTA, 81211Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 222 |
| Salida Montessori Charter School | Listed only | State Charter School Institute | SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote | PK–8 | Charter | 128 |
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program | Listed only | Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | BUENA VISTA, 81211Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 82 |
| Salida Early Childhood Center | Listed only | Salida School District No. R-32 | SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote | PK | Other | 71 |
| Crest Academy | Listed only | Salida School District No. R-32 | SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 58 |
| Horizons Exploratory Academy | Listed only | Salida School District No. R-32 | SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 34 |
| Chaffee County High School | Listed only | Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | BUENA VISTA, 81211Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 19 |
Longfellow Elementary School
Salida School District No. R-32
SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Rural: Fringe
Salida High School
Salida School District No. R-32
SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote
Salida Middle School
Salida School District No. R-32
SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote
Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Town: Remote
Buena Vista Middle School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Town: Remote
Salida Montessori Charter School
State Charter School Institute
SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Rural: Fringe
Salida Early Childhood Center
Salida School District No. R-32
SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote
Crest Academy
Salida School District No. R-32
SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Salida School District No. R-32
SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote
Chaffee County High School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Town: Remote
Chaffee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Chaffee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Chaffee County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Chaffee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Chaffee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Chaffee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Chaffee County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Chaffee County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.