Schools & Education — Smeltertown, Colorado
Education Attainment (Adults 25+)
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% |
| Doctorate | 0% |
Public Schools (12)
| School | Grades | Enrollment |
| Salida Montessori Charter School | -1-8 | 128 |
| Buena Vista High School | 9-12 | 274 |
| Buena Vista Middle School | 6-8 | 222 |
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School | 0-5 | 435 |
| Chaffee County High School | 7-12 | 19 |
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program | -1--1 | 82 |
| Salida Middle School | 5-8 | 315 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | 0-4 | 455 |
| Salida High School | 9-12 | 394 |
| Horizons Exploratory Academy | 9-12 | 34 |
| Crest Academy | 5-8 | 58 |
| Salida Early Childhood Center | -1--1 | 71 |
Nearest College
Western Colorado University (47.5 miles)
District Summary
| Total Enrollment | 2,487 |
| Total Teachers | 178 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | N/A |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.3% |
| Charter Schools | 1 |
| Title I Schools | 0 |
Sources: NCES CCD 2023 via Education Data Portal; Census ACS 5-Year 2023.