For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,712 students in 81147, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 81147, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81147, CO are San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81147 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 81147, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81147, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Grades: K-4
| 541 students
81147, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Archuleta County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
None
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(303) 866-6600
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81147, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81147, CO include San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81147, CO?
5 public schools are located in 81147, CO.
What percentage of students in 81147, CO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 81147, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81147, CO?
81147, CO public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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