Best Schools in 81301, CO
81301, CO has 26 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,525 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 81301 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81301, CO
The top high schools in 81301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Colorado Eschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Boces • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 40 Students
2. Durango High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1369 Students
3. Animas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
4. Bayfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
5. Durango Big Picture High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
6. Silverton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silverton School District No. 1 In The County Of San Juan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81301, CO
The top middle schools in 81301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 301 Students
2. Miller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
3. Escalante Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
4. Bayfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
5. Silverton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silverton School District No. 1 In The County Of San Juan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 23 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81301, CO
The top elementary schools in 81301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
3. Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
4. Bayfield Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 295 Students
5. Needham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
6. Animas Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
7. Florida Mesa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
8. Children's House Of Durango
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Children's House Of Durango • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 47 Students
9. St Columba School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Columba School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 265 Students
10. Durango Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81301, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81301, CO has a total population of 30,797 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81301, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81301, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81301, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81301, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 81301, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81301, CO
How many schools are in 81301, CO?
81301, CO has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,525 students in total.
How do schools in 81301 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 81301 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 81301 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81301?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations