Best 81147 Colorado Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 495 students in 81147, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81147, CO are San Juan Mountain School and Pagosa Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81147 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81147, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81147 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pagosa Springs High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81147, CO Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81147 Colorado

81147, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
None
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 81147, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81147, CO include San Juan Mountain School and Pagosa Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81147?
2 public high schools are located in 81147.
What is the racial composition of students in 81147?
81147 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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