Education

An excellent education system serves Crowley County. The school district has gained recognition for its outstanding band and choir programs. The Crowley County RE-1J system provides a complete K-12 educational system for the county. This system has an excellent track record, with a 97.8% graduation rate. Moreover, the system has a very respectable 60-75% of its graduates who go on to higher education.

An outstanding system of community and junior colleges supports the K-12 system. Otero Junior College, located 30 minutes away in La Junta, offers a full two-year curriculum in a variety of fields and offers select 4-year programs. Additionally, the junior college has participated in developing customized training programs to meet industry needs.

Colorado State University-Pueblo is about a 45-minute drive from Crowley County. This State University offers a full range of baccalaureate degrees as well as graduate degrees in selected curricula. We partner with private businesses to support their research and training needs, and we plan to expand the program to gain greater flexibility. Pueblo Community College (PCC) is also located in Pueblo and offers a variety of trade and two-year programs, as well as limited four-year degrees.