For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,106 students in Pagosa Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO are Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pagosa Springs, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pagosa Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO include Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pagosa Springs?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pagosa Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Pagosa Springs?
Pagosa Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pagosa Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pagosa Springs include: Pagosa Peak Open School vs. Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Middle School vs. Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Elementary School vs. Pagosa Peak Open School
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