For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 360 students in Del Norte, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Del Norte, CO are Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School and Del Norte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Del Norte, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Del Norte have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Del Norte, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Del Norte, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-1 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Del Norte, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Del Norte, CO include Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School and Del Norte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Del Norte?
2 public schools are located in Del Norte.
What is the racial composition of students in Del Norte?
Del Norte public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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