| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent School District RE-33J | MONTE VISTA | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 322 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 | Del Norte | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 386 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Monte Vista School District C-8 | Monte Vista | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,033 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Rio Grande County compares
Together they enroll 1,741 students across 11 schools. The largest is Monte Vista School District C-8 with 1,033 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Rio Grande County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rio Grande County is Sargent School District RE-33J (4/10). 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 Rio Grande County, CO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County, CO?
Of the districts serving Rio Grande County, Sargent School District RE-33J has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 35th 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.