For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,348 students in Rio Grande County, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Rio Grande County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rio Grande County, CO are Byron Syring Delta Center, Monte Vista On-line Academy and The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rio Grande County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byron Syring Delta Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Sargent Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Sargent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Bill Metz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Grades: 2-5
| 269 students
Rank: #77.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 188 students
Rank: #88.
Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #99.
Sargent Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Norte Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 198 students
Rank: #1111.
Haskin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
Monte Vista Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
295 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1313.
Skoglund Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #1414.
Monte Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center Virtual Academy
Magnet School
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marsh Elementary School
Magnet School
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Grades: PK-1
| 166 students
Rio Grande County 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
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Grades: K-12
| 8 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 Rio Grande County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Rio Grande County, CO include Byron Syring Delta Center, Monte Vista On-line Academy and The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley.
How many public schools are located in Rio Grandeunty?
16 public schools are located in Rio Grandeunty.
What percentage of students in Rio Grandeunty go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Rio Grandeunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grandeunty?
Rio Grandeunty public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rio Grandeunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rio Grandeunty include: Del Norte Elementary School vs. Sargent Elementary School, Sargent Elementary School vs. Del Norte Elementary School
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