Saguache County Schools & Education
Saguache County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
70.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
70.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,211
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#30
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Saguache County
Measured School Summary
Saguache County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 70.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Saguache County spends $8,211 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 12.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Saguache County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #30 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
70.8%
12.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,211
$764 above the state average
School coverage
8
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Saguache County has 8 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Saguache County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count carries most of the listed public-school system, with 5 of 8 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#30
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
Elementary to high school visible
607 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1
Other grade structure
221 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and
Other grade structure
179 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Saguache County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Saguache County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Saguache County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Schools Serving the San Luis Valley
Saguache County features eight public schools serving a total of 1,007 students across three districts. The system is unique, with only one traditional elementary and middle school, but three high schools and three 'other' grade configurations.
Investing in Success Despite Challenges
While the graduation rate of 70.8% is below state targets, the county invests $8,211 per pupil, which is higher than the Colorado state average. This funding supports a student-to-teacher ratio that is likely very low given the small total enrollment.
Center Consolidated and Mountain Valley Districts
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. is the largest provider with five schools and 607 students. One charter school provides additional choice for families, representing 12.5% of the county's educational options.
Purely Rural Education with Tiny Classrooms
Every single school in Saguache County is classified as rural, offering a consistent agricultural-region learning environment. The average school size is just 126 students, with Haskin Elementary being the largest at 278.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Saguache County
Reported Enrollment
1,007
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Saguache County
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1
Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and
8 Public Schools in Saguache 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskin Elementary School | Record | Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | CENTER, 81125Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 278 |
| Mountain Valley School | Record | Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1 | SAGUACHE, 81149Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 221 |
| Center High School | Record | Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | CENTER, 81125Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 162 |
| Skoglund Middle School | Record | Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | CENTER, 81125Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 142 |
| Moffat Prek-12 School | Record | Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and | MOFFAT, 81143Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 97 |
| Crestone Charter School | Record | Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and | CRESTONE, 81131Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 82 |
| Center Virtual Academy | Record | Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | CENTER, 81125Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 19 |
| The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley | Record | Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | CENTER, 81125Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 6 |
Haskin Elementary School
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
CENTER, 81125 / Rural: Remote
Mountain Valley School
Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1
SAGUACHE, 81149 / Rural: Remote
Center High School
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
CENTER, 81125 / Rural: Remote
Skoglund Middle School
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
CENTER, 81125 / Rural: Remote
Moffat Prek-12 School
Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and
MOFFAT, 81143 / Rural: Remote
Crestone Charter School
Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and
CRESTONE, 81131 / Rural: Remote
Center Virtual Academy
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
CENTER, 81125 / Rural: Remote
The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
CENTER, 81125 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,211
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Saguache County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Saguache County, Colorado?
Saguache County features eight public schools serving a total of 1,007 students across three districts. The system is unique, with only one traditional elementary and middle school, but three high schools and three 'other' grade configurations.
How do schools in Saguache County perform academically?
While the graduation rate of 70.8% is below state targets, the county invests $8,211 per pupil, which is higher than the Colorado state average. This funding supports a student-to-teacher ratio that is likely very low given the small total enrollment.
What are the major school districts in Saguache County, Colorado?
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. is the largest provider with five schools and 607 students. One charter school provides additional choice for families, representing 12.5% of the county's educational options.
What is the school experience like in Saguache County?
Every single school in Saguache County is classified as rural, offering a consistent agricultural-region learning environment. The average school size is just 126 students, with Haskin Elementary being the largest at 278.
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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.