Total enrollment
72
+4 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
San Juan County
Colorado · Public K-12
San Juan County hosts 3 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 72 Colorado students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in San Juan County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
40%
was 29%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
72
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,824
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.1%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
1
29 students
Middle
1
21 students
High
1
22 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
72 students · 1 district in San Juan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of San Juan 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
52.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.4%
civilian labor
Median age
38
12.8% under 18
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton Elementary School | Silverton | Elementary | PK-05 | 29 | · |
| Silverton High School | Silverton | High | 09-12 | 22 | · |
| Silverton Middle School | Silverton | Middle | 06-08 | 21 | · |
Cities in San Juan County
About San Juan County
In Colorado, San Juan County is a small county of about 724 residents. 3 public schools across the county enrolls about 72 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $77,824 a year, about 52% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 23%.
In terms of grade levels, San Juan County spans 1 elementary school (29 students), 1 middle school (21), and 1 high school (22).
The largest single district in San Juan County is Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan, which alone enrolls about 72 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 72 students, expanded 6% from the 68 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 29% to 40%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for San Juan County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data