Best Schools in 81303, CO
81303, CO has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,892 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 81303 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81303, CO
The top high schools in 81303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Durango High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1369 Students
2. Bayfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
3. Ignacio High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81303, CO
The top middle schools in 81303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Escalante Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Ignacio Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
3. Bayfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81303, CO
The top elementary schools in 81303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
2. The Juniper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 162 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. Florida Mesa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
6. Ignacio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
7. Sunnyside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 106 Students
8. Bayfield Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81303, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81303, CO has a total population of 8,105 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81303, 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 81303, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81303, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81303, 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 81303, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81303, CO
How many schools are in 81303, CO?
81303, CO has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,892 students in total.
How do schools in 81303 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 81303 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 81303 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81303?
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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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations