For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 336 students in Saguache County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Saguache County, CO are Crestone Charter School, Moffat Prek-12 School and Mountain Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saguache County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Saguache County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saguache County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestone Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lime Avenue
Crestone, CO 81131
(719) 256-4907
Crestone, CO 81131
(719) 256-4907
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Moffat Prek-12 School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Garfield Avenue
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Valley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Saguache County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Garfield Ave
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
501 Garfield Ave
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saguache County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Saguache County, CO include Crestone Charter School, Moffat Prek-12 School and Mountain Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Saguacheunty?
3 public schools are located in Saguacheunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Saguacheunty?
Saguacheunty public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saguacheunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saguacheunty include: Moffat Prek-12 School vs. Crestone Charter School, Moffat Prek-12 School vs. Mountain Valley School
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