For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 680 students in 81323, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81323, CO are Dolores Elementary School, Dolores Middle School and Dolores High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81323 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81323, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81323, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dolores Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Dolores High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
1550 Hillside Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Grades: PK
| 58 students
81323, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Grades: 1-3
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81323, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81323, CO include Dolores Elementary School, Dolores Middle School and Dolores High School.
How many public schools are located in 81323?
4 public schools are located in 81323.
What is the racial composition of students in 81323?
81323 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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