Top 10 Best 81301 Colorado Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,787 students in 81301, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 532 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 81301, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81301, CO are Mountain Middle School, Durango High School and Durango Big Picture High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81301 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 81301, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81301, CO Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Grades: 4-8
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Durango High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Animas Valley Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #88.
Needham Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81301 Colorado

81301, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 81301, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81301, CO include Mountain Middle School, Durango High School and Durango Big Picture High School.
How many public schools are located in 81301, CO?
10 public schools are located in 81301, CO.
What percentage of students in 81301, CO go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 81301, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81301, CO?
81301, CO public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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