For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,196 students in 81301, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81301, CO are Mountain Middle School, Park Elementary School and Southwest Colorado Eschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81301 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81301, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81301, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Grades: 4-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Needham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
Animas Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
81301, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81301, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81301, CO include Mountain Middle School, Park Elementary School and Southwest Colorado Eschool.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81301?
7 public elementary schools are located in 81301.
What is the racial composition of students in 81301?
81301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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