Top 3 Best 81303 Colorado Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 918 students in 81303, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81303, CO are Florida Mesa Elementary School, Escalante Middle School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81303 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81303, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81303, CO Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
216 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Escalante Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81303 Colorado

81303, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 81303, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81303, CO include Florida Mesa Elementary School, Escalante Middle School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81303?
3 public schools are located in 81303.
What is the racial composition of students in 81303?
81303 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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