Chaffee County Public Schools

Chaffee County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

2,487

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

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.

District shape

Chaffee County has 2 district entries. Salida School District No. R-32 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 2 listed communities. SALIDA has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

in Chaffee County

Reported Enrollment

2,487

12 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3

Middle3

High4

Other2

2 School Districts in Chaffee County

Salida School District No. R-32

6 schools

1,327 students

Buena Vista School District No. R-31

5 schools

1,032 students

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 data

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Public schools in Chaffee County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Longfellow Elementary School	Record	Salida School District No. R-32	SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote	KG–4	Primary	455
Avery/Parsons Elementary School	Record	Buena Vista School District No. R-31	BUENA VISTA, 81211Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	435
Salida High School	Record	Salida School District No. R-32	SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote	9–12	High	394
Salida Middle School	Record	Salida School District No. R-32	SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote	5–8	Middle	315
Buena Vista High School	Record	Buena Vista School District No. R-31	BUENA VISTA, 81211Town: Remote	9–12	High	274
Buena Vista Middle School	Record	Buena Vista School District No. R-31	BUENA VISTA, 81211Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	222
Salida Montessori Charter School	Record	State Charter School Institute	SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote	PK–8	Charter	128
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program	Record	Buena Vista School District No. R-31	BUENA VISTA, 81211Rural: Fringe	PK	Other	82
Salida Early Childhood Center	Record	Salida School District No. R-32	SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote	PK	Other	71
Crest Academy	Record	Salida School District No. R-32	SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote	5–8	Middle	58
Horizons Exploratory Academy	Record	Salida School District No. R-32	SALIDA, 81201Town: Remote	9–12	Alternative	34
Chaffee County High School	Record	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

RecordKG–4Primary455 students

Avery/Parsons Elementary School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31

BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary435 students

Salida High School

Salida School District No. R-32

SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High394 students

Salida Middle School

Salida School District No. R-32

SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle315 students

Buena Vista High School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31

BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High274 students

Buena Vista Middle School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31

BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle222 students

Salida Montessori Charter School

State Charter School Institute

SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–8Charter128 students

The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program

Buena Vista School District No. R-31

BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPKOther82 students

Salida Early Childhood Center

Salida School District No. R-32

SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther71 students

Crest Academy

Salida School District No. R-32

SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle58 students

Horizons Exploratory Academy

Salida School District No. R-32

SALIDA, 81201 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative34 students

Chaffee County High School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31

BUENA VISTA, 81211 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Alternative19 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Chaffee County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Primary schools

Avery/Parsons Elementary School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
BUENA VISTA, 81211
Enrollment
435 students
Listed on this county directory
Longfellow Elementary School
Salida School District No. R-32
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
SALIDA, 81201
Enrollment
455 students
Listed on this county directory
Salida Montessori Charter School
State Charter School Institute
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
SALIDA, 81201
Enrollment
128 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Buena Vista Middle School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
BUENA VISTA, 81211
Enrollment
222 students
Listed on this county directory
Crest Academy
Salida School District No. R-32
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
SALIDA, 81201
Enrollment
58 students
Listed on this county directory
Salida Middle School
Salida School District No. R-32
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
SALIDA, 81201
Enrollment
315 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
BUENA VISTA, 81211
Enrollment
274 students
Listed on this county directory
Chaffee County High School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
BUENA VISTA, 81211
Enrollment
19 students
Listed on this county directory
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Salida School District No. R-32
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
SALIDA, 81201
Enrollment
34 students
Listed on this county directory
Salida High School
Salida School District No. R-32
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
SALIDA, 81201
Enrollment
394 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Record
Grades
PK
Location
BUENA VISTA, 81211
Enrollment
82 students
Listed on this county directory
Salida Early Childhood Center
Salida School District No. R-32
Record
Grades
PK
Location
SALIDA, 81201
Enrollment
71 students
Listed on this county directory

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.

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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.