Best Public Schools in Zip Code 81324

The 81324 zip code area is home to two schools - Dove Creek High School and Seventh Street Elementary School, both part of the Dolores County School District Re-2j. While Dove Creek High School is a relatively strong performer, ranking in the top 35% of Colorado high schools, Seventh Street Elementary consistently struggles, ranking in the bottom third of the state's elementary schools.

Dove Creek High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%, exceeding the state average. The school performs well above the state average in SAT/PSAT reading and writing, but below average in math. In contrast, Seventh Street Elementary has a 2-star rating and struggles with academic performance, with proficiency rates below state averages in CMAS English Language Arts and Math.

Both schools serve high-need populations, with over 55% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Additionally, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates of 27.7%, significantly above the state average. Addressing these issues and improving math performance could be key focus areas for the district to drive overall academic improvement across the 81324 zip code area.