For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 252 students in Dolores County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Dolores County, CO are Seventh Street Elementary School and Dove Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolores County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dolores County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dolores County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seventh Street Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
713 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Dove Creek High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Dolores County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 South Glasgow Avenue
Rico, CO 81332
(970) 967-3450
Rico, CO 81332
(970) 967-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dolores County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Dolores County, CO include Seventh Street Elementary School and Dove Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in Doloresunty?
2 public schools are located in Doloresunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Doloresunty?
Doloresunty public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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