Best Schools in Rico, CO
Rico, CO has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,479 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Rico don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rico, CO
The top high schools in Rico, 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. Mancos High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Dolores Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolores School District No. Re-4a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
4. 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 Rico, CO
The top middle schools in Rico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
2. Dolores Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolores School District No. Re-4a • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
3. Mancos Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
4. 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 Rico, CO
The top elementary schools in Rico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dolores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolores School District No. Re-4a • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
2. Needham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durango School District No. 9-r • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
3. Mancos Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
4. Seventh Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolores County School District Re-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
5. Silverton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silverton School District No. 1 In The County Of San Juan • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 44 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rico, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rico, CO has a total population of 329 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rico, 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 Rico, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rico, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rico, 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 Rico, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rico, CO
How many schools are in Rico, CO?
Rico, CO has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,479 students in total.
How do schools in Rico perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Rico score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Rico don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rico?
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: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations