Rio Grande County Public Schools
Rio Grande County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,741
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Rio Grande County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Rio Grande County has 3 district entries. Monte Vista School District No. C-8 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. MONTE VISTA has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Rio Grande County
Reported Enrollment
1,741
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Rio Grande County
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7
Sargent School District No. Re-33J
11 Public Schools in Rio Grande County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Metz Elementary School | Listed only | Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | MONTE VISTA, 81144Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 269 |
| Monte Vista Senior High School | Listed only | Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | MONTE VISTA, 81144Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 250 |
| Monte Vista Middle School | Listed only | Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | MONTE VISTA, 81144Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 210 |
| Del Norte Elementary School | Listed only | Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 | DEL NORTE, 81132Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 198 |
| Del Norte High Jr./Sr. High School | Listed only | Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 | DEL NORTE, 81132Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 188 |
| Sargent Elementary School | Listed only | Sargent School District No. Re-33J | MONTE VISTA, 81144Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 180 |
| Marsh Elementary School | Listed only | Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | MONTE VISTA, 81144Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 166 |
| Sargent Senior High School | Listed only | Sargent School District No. Re-33J | MONTE VISTA, 81144Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 86 |
| Monte Vista On-Line Academy | Listed only | Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | MONTE VISTA, 81144Town: Remote | 4–12 | Virtual | 85 |
| Sargent Junior High School | Listed only | Sargent School District No. Re-33J | MONTE VISTA, 81144Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 56 |
| Byron Syring Delta Center | Listed only | Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | MONTE VISTA, 81144Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 53 |
Bill Metz Elementary School
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Town: Remote
Monte Vista Senior High School
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Town: Remote
Monte Vista Middle School
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Rural: Fringe
Del Norte Elementary School
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7
DEL NORTE, 81132 / Rural: Remote
Del Norte High Jr./Sr. High School
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7
DEL NORTE, 81132 / Rural: Remote
Sargent Elementary School
Sargent School District No. Re-33J
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Rural: Distant
Marsh Elementary School
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Town: Remote
Sargent Senior High School
Sargent School District No. Re-33J
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Rural: Distant
Monte Vista On-Line Academy
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Town: Remote
Sargent Junior High School
Sargent School District No. Re-33J
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Rural: Distant
Byron Syring Delta Center
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
MONTE VISTA, 81144 / Town: Remote
Rio Grande County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Rio Grande County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Rio Grande County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Rio Grande County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Rio Grande County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Rio Grande County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Rio Grande County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Rio Grande County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.