Buena Vista School Directory

District R31
113 North Court Street
PO Box 2027
Buena Vista, CO 81211
see website

The Administration Office is open year round. It is located off of East Main Street, directly behind the Museum. If you have any questions concerning school business, please call and we'll do our best to find the answer.

Buena Vista High School
Railroad/Marquette Streets
Buena Vista, CO 81211
see website

The athletic office is open two weeks before school starts in the fall and one week after school is out in the spring. The other offices open one week before school starts in the fall and one week after school is out in the spring.

Chaffee County High School
613 East Main
Buena Vista, CO 81211
see website

High school grades 9-12, students must be 16 or older prior to enrollment. Teacher to student ratio averages 1:13; all CCHS teachers have an earned Master's Degree or higher. CCHS provides an academic, individualized alternative education leading to fully accredited high school diploma. CCHS also offers extensive school-tocareer program. Enrollment for 2003-2004 was 38. Office opens 8 days before school starts in the fall and closes 5 days after school is out in the spring.

McGinnis Middle School
Railroad/Marquette Streets
Buena Vista, CO 81211
see website

Middle school is grades 6th-8th. The office is open two weeks before school starts in the fall and one week after school is out in the spring.

Avery-Parsons Elementary
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
see website

Elementary is grades K-5th. The office is open two weeks before school starts in the fall and one week after school is out in the spring.

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Darren Patterson Christian Academy
518 South San Juan
PO Box 1243
Buena Vista, CO 81211
see website

Kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment is 86. The average class size is 10 to 12 and the average classroom size is 18.

Busy Bee Pre-School
605 South San Juan
PO Box 831
Buena Vista, CO 81211
see website

Providing care for 70 to 80 children ages 3 to Kindergarten. No day care. Preschool only.

Colorado Mountain College
27900 Cty. Rd. 319
PO Box 897
Buena Vista, CO 81211 >

For more information see Colorado Mountain College Summary

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Special Programs

Head Start Pre-School

Special Education Program
• Title 1 Program • Gifted & Talented Program Advanced Placement
• School to Career • 6th Gr. Conservation Camp

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Area Education Statistics

Colorado Student Assessment Program, 2005

This data details District and State results for Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) tests administered at each grade level in March in the Buena Vista R-31 School District.

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Colorado Mountain College

Colorado Mountain College is the largest community college district in Colorado, spanning 12,000 square miles, and serves the people of the Central Rocky Mountains as their primary collegiate resource.

Every year, over 20,000 full and part-time students enjoy classes at 12 sites including the CMC Center in Buena Vista. Locally the College offers programs leading to Associates in Arts, Arts/Business Emphasis, and Applied Sciences, all of which are transferable to four-year institutions. They offer as well Certification programs in Business, Computer, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood programs and Small Business Management. They also offer training in basic computer skills, business training and one-day workshops.

Thanks to the support of CMC grants, adult basic education and preparation to the GED is offered at no cost. Academic counseling, GED testing, financial aid services are available locally.

Colorado Mountain College offers long-distance learning through a variety of avenues. For more information about online courses, please contact the College directly.