For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,604 students in Archuleta County, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 61 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Archuleta County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Archuleta County, CO are San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archuleta County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Archuleta County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Archuleta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Grades: K-4
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Grades: 5-8
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Archuleta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Archuleta County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
None
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(303) 866-6600
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Archuleta County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Archuleta County, CO include San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Archuletaunty?
5 public schools are located in Archuletaunty.
What percentage of students in Archuletaunty go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Archuletaunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Archuletaunty?
Archuletaunty public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Archuletaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Archuletaunty include: Pagosa Peak Open School vs. Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Elementary School vs. Pagosa Peak Open School, Pagosa Springs High School vs. Pagosa Springs Middle School
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