5 schools in Buena Vista
Of all public K-12 schools in Colorado, 5 sit inside Buena Vista city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 925 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Buena Vista
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 383 |
| Buena Vista High School | High | 09-12 | 256 |
| Buena Vista Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 211 |
| Chaffee County High School | High | 07-12 | 15 |
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program | Elementary | PK-PK | 60 |
About Buena Vista
Buena Vista, Colorado is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 925 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 185, below the state mean of about 456.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 925 students, contracted 13% from the 1,059 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 84% to 79%.
On allk12, the community for Buena Vista discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.