One small county, several separate school districts

Conejos County is split among several independent school districts, even though the county is small and rural.

In broad terms, the northern part of the county around La Jara is served by the North Conejos district, the southern end around Antonito by the South Conejos district, and the Sanford area by its own Sanford district. Each one is a separate local government with its own board, its own schools, and its own mill levy on the property tax bill.

A specific home’s district determines which public schools serve it and which school mill levy appears on its property tax bill. Two homes a short drive apart can fall in different districts and carry different school taxes.

District lines do not always follow town limits, so check the parcel rather than relying on the mailing address. Confirm the district for a specific property with the district office and the county. The Colorado Department of Education lists the districts and their official sites, and the Department of Local Affairs explains how these local districts fit together.