For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 691 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ignacio, CO (2025)
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 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
535 Candelaria Drive
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Gr: PK | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Ignacio, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ignacio Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
315 Ignacio St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Pine River Valley High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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