Best Schools in La Plata County, CO
La Plata County, CO has a total of 30 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 8,641 students attend La Plata County, CO schools. On average, schools in La Plata County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in La Plata County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in La Plata County, CO
La Plata County, CO has 8 high schools with 2,391 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in La Plata County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in La Plata County meet expectations.
1. Durango High School
SchoolGrade
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1369 Students
2. Animas High School
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Southwest Colorado Eschool
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San Juan Boces • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 40 Students
4. Durango Big Picture High School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
5. Bayfield High School
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Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
6. Ignacio High School
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Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Plata County, CO
La Plata County, CO has 5 middle schools with 1,694 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in La Plata County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in La Plata County meet expectations.
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
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
3. Escalante Middle School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
4. Bayfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
5. Ignacio Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Plata County, CO
La Plata County, CO has 16 elementary schools with 3,592 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in La Plata County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in La Plata County don't meet expectations.
1. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
2. Animas Valley Elementary School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
3. Riverview Elementary School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
4. Needham Elementary School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
5. The Juniper School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 162 Students
6. Mancos Elementary School
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Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
7. Sunnyside Elementary School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 106 Students
8. Florida Mesa Elementary School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
9. Bayfield Intermediate School
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Bayfield School District No. 10jt-r • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 295 Students
10. Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
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Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Plata County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Plata County, CO has a total population of 55,638 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Plata County, 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 La Plata County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Plata County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Plata County, 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 La Plata County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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