For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,604 students in Archuleta County, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 61 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Archuleta County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Archuleta County, CO are San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archuleta County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Archuleta County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Archuleta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Gr: 5-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Archuleta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Archuleta County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Archuleta County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Archuleta County, CO include San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Archuletaunty?
5 public schools are located in Archuletaunty.
What percentage of students in Archuletaunty go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Archuletaunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Archuletaunty?
Archuletaunty public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Archuletaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Archuletaunty include: Pagosa Peak Open School vs. Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Middle School vs. Pagosa Springs High School, Pagosa Springs High School vs. Pagosa Springs Elementary School
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