For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 691 students in 81137, CO (there are , serving 141 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 81137, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81137, CO are Ignacio Elementary School, Ignacio High School and Ignacio Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81137 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81137, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81137, CO 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ignacio Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 County Road 320
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0650
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0650
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Ignacio High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Becker Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Ignacio Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Ignacio Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 Candelaria Drive
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Grades: PK
| 42 students
81137, Colorado 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ignacio Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
315 Ignacio St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Pine River Valley High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81137, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81137, CO include Ignacio Elementary School, Ignacio High School and Ignacio Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81137?
4 public schools are located in 81137.
What percentage of students in 81137 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 81137 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81137?
81137 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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