| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J | Sargents | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,061 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mountain Valley School District RE-1 | Saguache | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 221 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Center School District 26-JT | Center | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 607 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Moffat School District 2 | Crestone | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 179 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Saguache County compares
Together they enroll 3,068 students across 15 schools. The largest is Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J with 2,061 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Saguache County, Colorado
Saguache County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Saguache County is Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J (7/10). 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 Saguache County, CO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Saguache 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 Saguache County, CO?
Of the districts serving Saguache County, Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th 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.