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Best Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO
Pagosa Springs, CO has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,279 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Pagosa Springs greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO
The top high schools in Pagosa Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centauri High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Pagosa Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
3. Ignacio High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
4. San Juan Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO
The top middle schools in Pagosa Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centauri Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 228 Students
2. Pagosa Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
3. Ignacio Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO
The top elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Jara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
2. Pagosa Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 521 Students
3. Ignacio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ignacio School District No. 11jt • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
4. Pagosa Peak Open School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 125 Students
5. Our Savior Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Savior Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pagosa Springs, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pagosa Springs, CO has a total population of 10,780 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pagosa Springs, 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 Pagosa Springs, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pagosa Springs, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pagosa Springs, 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 Pagosa Springs, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO
How many schools are in Pagosa Springs, CO?
Pagosa Springs, CO has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,279 students in total.
How do schools in Pagosa Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Pagosa Springs score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Pagosa Springs greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pagosa Springs?
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: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Pagosa Springs
5 of 5 schools in Pagosa Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Pagosa Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.