Best Schools in Saguache County, CO
Saguache County, CO has 16 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,280 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Saguache County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saguache County, CO
The top high schools in Saguache County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangre De Cristo Undivided High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangre De Cristo School District No. Re-22j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 135 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. Gunnison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
4. Center Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. Of The Count • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 19 Students
5. The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. Of The Count • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saguache County, CO
The top middle schools in Saguache County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Gunnison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
3. 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
Best Elementary Schools in Saguache County, CO
The top elementary schools in Saguache County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students
2. Sangre De Cristo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangre De Cristo School District No. Re-22j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
3. Gunnison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 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. High Valley Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Valley Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 39 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Saguache County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Saguache County, CO has a total population of 6,368 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Saguache 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 Saguache County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
86.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
77.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saguache County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Saguache 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 Saguache County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saguache County, CO
How many schools are in Saguache County, CO?
Saguache County, CO has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,280 students in total.
How do schools in Saguache County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Saguache County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Saguache County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saguache 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: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Saguache County
4 places in Saguache County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.