For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 633 students in Ignacio, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 141 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Ignacio, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ignacio, CO are Ignacio High School, Ignacio Elementary School and Ignacio Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ignacio, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ignacio have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ignacio, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ignacio High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Becker Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ignacio Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 County Road 320
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0650
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0650
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ignacio Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Ignacio Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
535 Candelaria Drive
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ignacio, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ignacio, CO include Ignacio High School, Ignacio Elementary School and Ignacio Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ignacio?
4 public schools are located in Ignacio.
What percentage of students in Ignacio go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Ignacio are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ignacio?
Ignacio public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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