Otero County Public Schools
Otero County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,038
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Otero 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.
Otero County has 6 district entries. East Otero School District No. R1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. LA JUNTA has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
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
15
in Otero County
Reported Enrollment
3,038
15 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Otero County
East Otero School District No. R1
Rocky Ford School District No. R2
Fowler School District No. R4J
Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St
Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S
Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a
15 Public Schools in Otero 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Jr/Sr High School | Listed only | East Otero School District No. R1 | LA JUNTA, 81050Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 539 |
| La Junta Intermediate School | Listed only | East Otero School District No. R1 | LA JUNTA, 81050Town: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 407 |
| La Junta Primary School | Listed only | East Otero School District No. R1 | LA JUNTA, 81050Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 291 |
| Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School | Listed only | Rocky Ford School District No. R2 | ROCKY FORD, 81067Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 285 |
| Cheraw School | Listed only | Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S | CHERAW, 81030Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 227 |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Listed only | Rocky Ford School District No. R2 | ROCKY FORD, 81067Town: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 199 |
| Fowler Elementary School | Listed only | Fowler School District No. R4J | FOWLER, 81093Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 180 |
| Swink Elementary School | Listed only | Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St | SWINK, 81077Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 180 |
| Washington Primary School | Listed only | Rocky Ford School District No. R2 | ROCKY FORD, 81067Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 148 |
| Swink Junior-Senior High School | Listed only | Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St | SWINK, 81077Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 134 |
| Tiger Trades Academy | Listed only | East Otero School District No. R1 | LA JUNTA, 81050Town: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 118 |
| Manzanola Junior-Senior High School | Listed only | Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a | MANZANOLA, 80158Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 108 |
| Fowler High School | Listed only | Fowler School District No. R4J | FOWLER, 81039Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 104 |
| Fowler Junior High School | Listed only | Fowler School District No. R4J | FOWLER, 81039Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 63 |
| Manzanola Elementary School | Listed only | Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a | MANZANOLA, 80158Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 55 |
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
East Otero School District No. R1
LA JUNTA, 81050 / Town: Remote
La Junta Intermediate School
East Otero School District No. R1
LA JUNTA, 81050 / Town: Remote
La Junta Primary School
East Otero School District No. R1
LA JUNTA, 81050 / Town: Remote
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
Rocky Ford School District No. R2
ROCKY FORD, 81067 / Town: Remote
Cheraw School
Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S
CHERAW, 81030 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson Intermediate School
Rocky Ford School District No. R2
ROCKY FORD, 81067 / Town: Remote
Fowler Elementary School
Fowler School District No. R4J
FOWLER, 81093 / Rural: Remote
Swink Elementary School
Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St
SWINK, 81077 / Town: Remote
Washington Primary School
Rocky Ford School District No. R2
ROCKY FORD, 81067 / Town: Remote
Swink Junior-Senior High School
Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St
SWINK, 81077 / Town: Remote
Tiger Trades Academy
East Otero School District No. R1
LA JUNTA, 81050 / Town: Remote
Manzanola Junior-Senior High School
Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a
MANZANOLA, 80158 / Rural: Distant
Fowler High School
Fowler School District No. R4J
FOWLER, 81039 / Rural: Remote
Fowler Junior High School
Fowler School District No. R4J
FOWLER, 81039 / Rural: Remote
Manzanola Elementary School
Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a
MANZANOLA, 80158 / Rural: Distant
Otero County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Otero 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 Otero County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 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 Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero County?
Start with the 6 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.
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.