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5 schools in Buena Vista

Colorado · Public K-12

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
Total enrollment
925
-134 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 84%
% Hispanic
16%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Avery/Parsons Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05383
Buena Vista High SchoolHigh09-12256
Buena Vista Middle SchoolMiddle06-08211
Chaffee County High SchoolHigh07-1215
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning ProgramElementaryPK-PK60

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista, Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 925 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Buena Vista?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is the largest public school in Buena Vista by enrollment, with approximately 383 students.
What school districts serve Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public schools are operated by Buena Vista School District No. R-31.
What grade levels do public schools in Buena Vista cover?
Public schools in Buena Vista serve students from pre-K through grade 12.