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Best Archuleta County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,109 students in Archuleta County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Archuleta County, CO are Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archuleta County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Archuleta County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Archuleta County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2229
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Archuleta County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Archuleta County, CO include Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Archuletaunty?
3 public elementary schools are located in Archuletaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Archuletaunty?
Archuletaunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Archuletaunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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