| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango School District 9-R | Durango | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 5,452 | 13 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bayfield School District 10 JT-R | Bayfield | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1,279 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ignacio School District 11-JT | Ignacio | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 641 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How La Plata County compares
Together they enroll 7,372 students across 20 schools. The largest is Durango School District 9-R with 5,452 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in La Plata County is Durango School District 9-R (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in La Plata County, CO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in La Plata County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in La Plata County, CO?
Of the districts serving La Plata County, Durango School District 9-R has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.