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Best Rio Grande County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 809 students in Rio Grande County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rio Grande County, CO are Byron Syring Delta Center, The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Monte Vista On-line Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Rio Grande County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rio Grande County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Syring Delta Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
345 Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 4-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sargent Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Center High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
295 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
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Rio Grande County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-1 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rio Grande County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rio Grande County, CO include Byron Syring Delta Center, The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Monte Vista On-line Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Rio Grandeunty?
8 public high schools are located in Rio Grandeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grandeunty?
Rio Grandeunty public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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