Public schools in Buena Vista, CO
5 open public schools with an address in Buena Vista, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
925
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Buena Vista public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Buena Vista, CO: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 925 students, an average of 185 per school. The largest campus is Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students).
Every listed school belongs to Buena Vista School District No. R-31. 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 12:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% 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 Buena Vista
Elementary schools in Buena Vista
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | KG–05 | 383 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Buena Vista
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Middle School Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | 06–08 | 211 | 11:1 |
High schools in Buena Vista
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista High School Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | 09–12 | 256 | 11.3:1 | |
| Chaffee County High School Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 15 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Buena Vista
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | PK–PK | 60 | 48:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79%
- Hispanic16%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Buena Vista schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (925 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Buena Vista
How many public schools are in Buena Vista, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Buena Vista: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 925 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Buena Vista?
All listed public schools with an address in Buena Vista belong to Buena Vista School District No. R-31. 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 Buena Vista?
Buena Vista High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Buena Vista, with 256 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Buena Vista?
No school with an address in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Buena Vista public schools is 12:1, 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 Buena Vista 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