For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 336 students in Saguache County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saguache County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in Saguache County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saguache County, CO include Crestone Charter School, Moffat Prek-12 School and Mountain Valley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saguacheunty?
3 public elementary schools are located in Saguacheunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Saguacheunty?
Saguacheunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saguacheunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saguacheunty include: Moffat Prek-12 School vs. Crestone Charter School, Moffat Prek-12 School vs. Mountain Valley School
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