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Welcome to the captivating landscapes and vibrant communities of La Plata County, Colorado. Situated in the southwestern part of the state, La Plata County comprises towns such as Durango, Bayfield, and Ignacio, creating a harmonious blend of outdoor adventure and cultural richness.

With a population that embraces the county’s natural wonders and diverse heritage, La Plata County is home to residents who appreciate the combination of stunning scenery and a strong sense of community.

Nature enthusiasts will find ample opportunities to explore the county’s natural beauty, with iconic locations such as the San Juan National Forest offering hiking, camping, and breathtaking mountain vistas. The Animas River, flowing through the county, provides a picturesque setting for fishing, rafting, and enjoying the beauty of Colorado’s landscape.

La Plata County’s cultural richness is evident in its towns, with Durango known for its historic downtown, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and a lively arts scene. The annual Snowdown Festival adds a touch of whimsy, featuring winter-themed events, parades, and community camaraderie.

Embrace the beauty and cultural vibrancy of La Plata County, where outdoor splendor seamlessly blends with community spirit. Whether you’re exploring mountain trails, enjoying cultural events, or participating in community activities, La Plata County invites you to experience the best of Colorado living.

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Schools In The Area

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Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
Bayfield High School 970-884-9521 public 9-12
Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School 970-588-3331 public PK-5
Ignacio Elementary School 970-563-0650 public KG-5
Ignacio Middle School 970-563-0600 public 6-8
Bayfield Elementary School 970-884-9571 public 2-5
Bayfield Middle School 970-884-9592 public 6-8
Florida Mesa Elementary School 970-247-4250 public PK-5
Escalante Middle School 970-247-9491 public 6-8
The Juniper School 970-764-4185 public KG-8
Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
Ignacio High School 970-563-0515 public 9-12
Sunnyside Elementary School 970-259-5249 public PK-5 Website
St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
Bayfield Primary School 970-884-0881 public KG-1 Website
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy 970-563-0253 private PK-5 Website
The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website
Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School 970-588-3331 public PK-5
Florida Mesa Elementary School 970-247-4250 public PK-5
Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
Sunnyside Elementary School 970-259-5249 public PK-5 Website
St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy 970-563-0253 private PK-5 Website
Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School 970-588-3331 public PK-5
Ignacio Elementary School 970-563-0650 public KG-5
Bayfield Elementary School 970-884-9571 public 2-5
Florida Mesa Elementary School 970-247-4250 public PK-5
The Juniper School 970-764-4185 public KG-8
Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
Sunnyside Elementary School 970-259-5249 public PK-5 Website
St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
Bayfield Primary School 970-884-0881 public KG-1 Website
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy 970-563-0253 private PK-5 Website
The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
Ignacio Middle School 970-563-0600 public 6-8
Bayfield Middle School 970-884-9592 public 6-8
Escalante Middle School 970-247-9491 public 6-8
The Juniper School 970-764-4185 public KG-8
Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
Bayfield High School 970-884-9521 public 9-12
Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
Ignacio High School 970-563-0515 public 9-12
Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website

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