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Saguache County

Colorado · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Saguache County (Colorado) totals 8 K-12 campuses and roughly 932 students. Median household income is around $50,082. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Saguache County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
932
-51 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 33%
% Hispanic
67%
was 61%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
932
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,082
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.8%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
1
312 students
Middle
1
124 students
High
3
192 students
Combined / other
3
304 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
628 students · 3 districts in Saguache County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Saguache County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
67%
Hispanic
37%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
27%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
28%
Hispanic
67%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.3%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.8% under 18

Test scores in Saguache County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 5 schools in Saguache County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Haskin Elementary SchoolCenterElementaryPK-05312·
Center High SchoolCenterHigh09-12153·
Skoglund Middle SchoolCenterMiddle06-08124·
Mountain Valley SchoolSaguacheCombinedPK-12105·
Crestone Charter SchoolCrestoneCombinedKG-12100·
Moffat Prek-12 SchoolMoffatCombinedPK-1299·
Center Virtual AcademyCenterHigh09-1223·
The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis ValleyCenterHigh09-1216·

Cities in Saguache County

Center5 schoolsCrestone1 schoolMoffat1 schoolSaguache1 school

About Saguache County

Saguache County is a thinly populated county of about 6,580 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 932 students across 8 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $50,082 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 35% lower than the Colorado median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Saguache County spans 1 elementary school (312 students), 1 middle school (124), 3 high schools (192), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Saguache County is Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count, which alone enrolls about 628 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Saguache County has shrank 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 983 students to 932. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 61% to 67%.

On allk12, the community for Saguache County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Saguache County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Saguache County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 932.
How many high schools are in Saguache County?
Saguache County, Colorado has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 192 students.
How many middle schools are in Saguache County?
Saguache County, Colorado has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 124 students.
How many elementary schools are in Saguache County?
Saguache County, Colorado has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 312 students.
What is the largest school district in Saguache County?
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count is the largest school district in Saguache County, serving approximately 628 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Saguache County?
Saguache County, Colorado has a population of approximately 6,580, with a median age of 50. About 17.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Saguache County?
Median household income in Saguache County is $50,082, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Saguache County?
Approximately 31.3% of adults 25 and older in Saguache County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Saguache County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.8% of students in Saguache County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saguache County schools?
Across Saguache County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.0 to 1.

Saguache County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data