For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,479 students in Rio Grande County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rio Grande County, CO are Sargent Elementary School, Bill Metz Elementary School and Sargent Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rio Grande County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Gr: 2-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Sargent Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rio Grande County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-1 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rio Grande County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rio Grande County, CO include Sargent Elementary School, Bill Metz Elementary School and Sargent Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rio Grandeunty?
8 public elementary schools are located in Rio Grandeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grandeunty?
Rio Grandeunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rio Grandeunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rio Grandeunty include: Del Norte Elementary School vs. Sargent Elementary School, Sargent Elementary School vs. Del Norte Elementary School
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