Public schools in Alamosa, CO
6 open public schools with an address in Alamosa, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,038
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Alamosa public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Alamosa, CO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,038 students, an average of 340 per school. The largest campus is Alamosa High School (568 students), and the largest elementary school is Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 (473).
Every listed school belongs to Alamosa School District No. Re-11J. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alamosa
Elementary schools in Alamosa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 Alamosa School District No. Re-11J | 03–05 | 473 | 14.3:1 | |
| Alamosa Elementary School K-2 Alamosa School District No. Re-11J | KG–02 | 437 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Alamosa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortega Middle School Alamosa School District No. Re-11J | 06–08 | 471 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Alamosa
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Alternative Education School Alamosa School District No. Re-11J · Alternative School | 09–12 | 60 | 25.2:1 | |
| Alamosa High School Alamosa School District No. Re-11J | 09–12 | 568 | 15.6:1 | |
| Alamosa Online Alamosa School District No. Re-11J · Virtual | 06–12 | 29 | 12.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.3%
- Hispanic64.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Alamosa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,038 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alamosa
How many public schools are in Alamosa, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Alamosa: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,038 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alamosa?
All listed public schools with an address in Alamosa belong to Alamosa School District No. Re-11J. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Alamosa?
Alamosa High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alamosa, with 568 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alamosa?
No school with an address in Alamosa is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Colorado.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alamosa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alamosa public schools is 14.3:1, lower than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alamosa guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities