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Best Rio Grande County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,283 students in Rio Grande County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 99% 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, The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Sargent Elementary School. 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 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rio Grande County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Syring Delta Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
345 Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Sargent Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Gr: 2-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Center High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Sargent Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Monte Vista Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
295 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Marsh Elementary School
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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, The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Sargent Elementary School.
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?
99% 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rio Grandeunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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