For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 495 students in Pagosa Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pagosa Springs, 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.
Pagosa Springs, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Pagosa Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Pagosa Springs, CO public high school 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 Public High Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Pagosa Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pagosa Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pagosa Springs, CO include San Juan Mountain School and Pagosa Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pagosa Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Pagosa Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Pagosa Springs?
Pagosa Springs 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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