For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,479 students in Rio Grande County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Grande County, CO are Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Elementary School and Bill Metz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rio Grande County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Grades: 2-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-6
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Grades: PK-1
| 182 students
Rio Grande County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-1
| 74 students
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Grande County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rio Grande County, CO include Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Elementary School and Bill Metz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rio Grandeunty?
8 public elementary schools are located in Rio Grandeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grandeunty?
Rio Grandeunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rio Grandeunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rio Grandeunty include: Del Norte Elementary School vs. Sargent Elementary School, Sargent Elementary School vs. Del Norte Elementary School
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