For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 371 students in 81132, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81132, CO are Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School and Del Norte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81132 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81132, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81132, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-6
| 184 students
81132, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-1
| 74 students
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81132, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81132, CO include Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School and Del Norte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81132?
2 public schools are located in 81132.
What is the racial composition of students in 81132?
81132 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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