For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 905 students in 81303, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81303, CO are Florida Mesa Elementary School, Escalante Middle School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81303 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81303, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81303, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Escalante Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
81303, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Robert Denier Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81303, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81303, CO include Florida Mesa Elementary School, Escalante Middle School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81303?
3 public schools are located in 81303.
What is the racial composition of students in 81303?
81303 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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