Regular assessments demonstrate that Durango students consistently outperform students statewide on standardized tests in reading, writing, math, and science.

Seven elementary schools teach children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Six of the seven schools offer a pre-school program.

Three elementary schools are located within Durango city limits; the other four are located throughout western La Plata County.

There are two middle schools in Durango, sixth through eighth grade.

A comprehensive high school, also in Durango, grades 9-12.

Student-to-teacher ratio district wide is 13-to-1, including regular classroom teachers, aides, and specialists.

The average elementary class has 20 students.