The highest-performing public elementary schools in science in La Plata County, Colorado
8 public elementary schools in La Plata County, Colorado appear in this ranking of the highest-performing public elementary schools in science, ranked by the share of students meeting or exceeding the state science standard. The Juniper School leads the list at 64.7%, against a median of 41.5% across the ranked schools.
The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.
| # | School | City | % Proficient (Science) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Juniper School | DURANGO, CO | 64.7% |
| 2 | Riverview Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 56.3% |
| 3 | Park Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 55.6% |
| 4 | Florida Mesa Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 42.9% |
| 5 | Bayfield Intermediate School | BAYFIELD, CO | 40.2% |
| 6 | Needham Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 33.3% |
| 7 | Animas Valley Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 33.3% |
| 8 | Ignacio Elementary School | IGNACIO, CO | 30.9% |
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