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Best Pagosa Springs Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,588 students in Pagosa Springs, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 158 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Pagosa Springs, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pagosa Springs, CO are San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pagosa Springs, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pagosa Springs have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 schools in Pagosa Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Pagosa Springs, CO include San Juan Mountain School, Pagosa Springs High School and Pagosa Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pagosa Springs?
5 public schools are located in Pagosa Springs.
What percentage of students in Pagosa Springs go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Pagosa Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pagosa Springs?
Pagosa Springs public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pagosa Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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