For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 433 students in 81323, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81323, CO are Dolores Elementary School and Dolores Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 81323 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81323, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81323, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dolores Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
81323, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Grades: 1-3
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81323, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81323, CO include Dolores Elementary School and Dolores Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81323?
2 public elementary schools are located in 81323.
What is the racial composition of students in 81323?
81323 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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