Best Schools in Rio Grande County, CO
Rio Grande County, CO has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,323 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Rio Grande County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rio Grande County, CO
The top high schools in Rio Grande County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sargent Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sargent School District No. Re-33j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
2. Center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. Of The Count • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
4. Monte Vista Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
5. Byron Syring Delta Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rio Grande County, CO
The top middle schools in Rio Grande County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sargent Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sargent School District No. Re-33j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
2. Skoglund Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. Of The Count • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 142 Students
3. Monte Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rio Grande County, CO
The top elementary schools in Rio Grande County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sargent Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sargent School District No. Re-33j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
2. Bill Metz Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 269 Students
3. Del Norte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 198 Students
4. Haskin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. Of The Count • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
5. Marsh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 166 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rio Grande County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rio Grande County, CO has a total population of 11,539 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rio Grande County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rio Grande County, CO
How many schools are in Rio Grande County, CO?
Rio Grande County, CO has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,323 students in total.
How do schools in Rio Grande County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Rio Grande County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Rio Grande County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rio Grande County?
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: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rio Grande County
2 places in Rio Grande County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Monte Vista (9)
- Del Norte (2)
School districts (2)
- Monte Vista School District No. C-8 (6 schools)
- Sargent School District No. Re-33J (3 schools)