San Juan County Schools & Education
San Juan County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
97/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
—
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
N/A
National avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,639
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
97/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#1
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: San Juan County
Measured School Summary
San Juan County has a strong school score of 97/100. Graduation rate data is not available.
Funding Context
With $13,639 per pupil, San Juan County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 170% above the Colorado average, while per-pupil spending is 83% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read San Juan 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
97/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
Not reported
Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.
Funding context
$13,639
$6,192 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
San Juan County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 San Juan 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.
Small-system county
San Juan County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 61 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
2 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.
Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
Elementary to high school visible
87 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 San Juan County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in San Juan 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.
Colorado's Most Intimate School District
San Juan County operates just three public schools, all contained within a single school district. This micro-system serves exactly 87 students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
Maximum Investment per Student
The county spends an impressive $13,639 per pupil, exceeding both state and national spending averages. While graduation data is not available due to the tiny class sizes, the financial commitment to each student is among the highest in the state.
The Silverton School District
The Silverton School District No. 1 is the sole provider of education for the entire county. There are no charter schools, as the district offers a highly personalized experience for every student in the community.
A Truly One-of-a-Kind Rural Experience
All three schools are located in a rural setting with an average of only 29 students per school. Silverton High School is remarkably small with just 20 students, providing a level of mentorship rarely seen in public education.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in San Juan County
Reported Enrollment
87
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in San Juan County
Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
3 Public Schools in San Juan 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton Elementary School | Record | Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan | SILVERTON, 81433Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 44 |
| Silverton Middle School | Record | Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan | SILVERTON, 81433Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 23 |
| Silverton High School | Record | Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan | SILVERTON, 81433Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 20 |
Silverton Elementary School
Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
SILVERTON, 81433 / Rural: Remote
Silverton Middle School
Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
SILVERTON, 81433 / Rural: Remote
Silverton High School
Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
SILVERTON, 81433 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,639
State avg $7,447
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Schools in San Juan County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in San Juan County, Colorado?
San Juan County operates just three public schools, all contained within a single school district. This micro-system serves exactly 87 students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
How do schools in San Juan County perform academically?
The county spends an impressive $13,639 per pupil, exceeding both state and national spending averages. While graduation data is not available due to the tiny class sizes, the financial commitment to each student is among the highest in the state.
What are the major school districts in San Juan County, Colorado?
The Silverton School District No. 1 is the sole provider of education for the entire county. There are no charter schools, as the district offers a highly personalized experience for every student in the community.
What is the school experience like in San Juan County?
All three schools are located in a rural setting with an average of only 29 students per school. Silverton High School is remarkably small with just 20 students, providing a level of mentorship rarely seen in public education.
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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.