For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 147 students in 81149, CO.
The top ranked public school in 81149, CO is Mountain Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 81149 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81149, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81149, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
81149, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81149, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81149, CO include Mountain Valley School.
How many public schools are located in 81149?
1 public schools are located in 81149.
What is the racial composition of students in 81149?
81149 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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