For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
81149, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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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