What types of schools are available in Durango, Colorado?

Durango, Colorado offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Durango, Colorado

Q: How many schools are in Durango, Colorado?

There are 14 schools in Durango, Colorado, serving 4,820 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Durango?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Durango, Colorado, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

4,820

Total Students

Across Durango

13.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

14 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,352 students at Durango High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Animas High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

22 Osprey Way, Durango, CO 81301

Animas Valley Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

373 Hermosa Meadows Road, Durango, CO 81301

Mountain Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 4-8

108 West 31St Street, Durango, CO 81301

2390 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

Florida Mesa Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

216 Highway 172, Durango, CO 81303

Needham Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2425 West Third Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2608 Junction Street, Durango, CO 81301

Park Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

510 E. 6Th Ave., Durango, CO 81301

Riverview Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2900 Mesa Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

Escalante Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

141 Baker Lane, Durango, CO 81303

Durango Big Picture High School

publichighGrade 9-12

150 Tech Center Dr, Durango, CO 81301

Sunnyside Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

75 Cr 218, Durango, CO 81303

charter schoolmiddleK-8

225 Sawyer Dr, Durango, CO 81303

Southwest Colorado Eschool

publichighGrade 6-12

701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220, Durango, CO 81301

Detailed Overview of Schools in Durango

Durango, Colorado is home to 14 schools serving over 4,820 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Durango, Colorado?

There are 14 schools in Durango, serving 4,820 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Durango?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Durango include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Durango?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Durango is 13.1:1.

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