For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 668 students in Dolores, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Dolores, CO are Dolores Elementary School, Dolores Middle School and Dolores High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolores, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dolores have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dolores, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dolores Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Dolores High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1550 Hillside Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dolores, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Dolores, CO include Dolores Elementary School, Dolores Middle School and Dolores High School.
How many public schools are located in Dolores?
4 public schools are located in Dolores.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolores?
Dolores public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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