For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,635 students in 81301, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81301, CO are Durango High School, Southwest Colorado Eschool and Durango Big Picture High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81301 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81301, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81301 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Durango High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81301, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durango High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Tech Center Dr
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 156:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
81301, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81301, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81301, CO include Durango High School, Southwest Colorado Eschool and Durango Big Picture High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81301?
4 public high schools are located in 81301.
What is the racial composition of students in 81301?
81301 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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