Best Durango Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,869 students in Durango, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Durango, CO are Durango High School, Animas 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.
Durango, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Durango have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Durango, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Durango High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Durango, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durango High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Tech Center Dr
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 156:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Durango, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Durango, CO include Durango High School, Animas High School and Durango Big Picture High School.
How many public high schools are located in Durango?
5 public high schools are located in Durango.
What is the racial composition of students in Durango?
Durango public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Durango are often viewed compared to one another?

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