Summary:
ZIP code 80828 in Limon, Colorado, is served by two public schools in Limon School District No. Re 4J: Limon Elementary School (K–5) and Limon Junior-Senior High School (6–12), together enrolling roughly 450 students on a shared campus.
Limon Elementary School is the clear academic standout in the area. It earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 71st percentile statewide, with strong English Language Arts proficiency (64.8% vs. 44.7% statewide) and math proficiency (45.4% vs. 37.3%). Its 4th-grade ELA rate of 80.6% is nearly double the state average, and chronic absenteeism is just 11.4%, far below the state rate of 28.4%. Meanwhile, Limon Junior-Senior High School posts an impressive 92.6% graduation rate and above-average science scores in 8th and 11th grades. However, the high school earns only 2 stars (42nd percentile) due to a significant math problem: SAT math proficiency is just 12% vs. 32% statewide, and PSAT math scores trail by 13–15 percentage points. Unlike the elementary school, its chronic absenteeism rate is 26.3%, close to the state average.
The biggest takeaway for parents is the contrast between schools. Elementary students are thriving academically and attend consistently, while secondary students struggle especially in math, starting as early as 7th grade and worsening through high school. Reading and writing at the high school are mixed — 9th and 10th graders outperform the state on PSAT, but 11th-grade SAT reading dropped sharply. Science remains an underrated strength at both levels. Because enrollment is small (218 and 233), year-to-year swings like the SAT reading drop can be misleading. Overall, this district rates 4 stars (78th percentile), but the high school drags down the picture. Families prioritizing strong elementary academics and high graduation rates will find much to like; those concerned about secondary math preparation should investigate how the school supports struggling students.
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