Sanford School District 6J, Colorado

Sanford School District 6J is a unified school district in Conejos County and Alamosa County, Colorado, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,588 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 138 sq mi (359 km²) of land.

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Sanford School District 6J in Colorado
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,588 ± 330
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Conejos County92% of the district’s landAlamosa County8% of the district’s land
Land area
138 sq mi (359 km²)
Median household income
$55,441 ± $21,449
Median home value
$174,500 ± $32,085
Water area
0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²)
State
Colorado
Census code (GEOID)
0806390
Coordinates (central point)
37.278604, -105.808117

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Sanford School District 6J, largest first

  1. Sanford (town)1,142 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Alamosa School District RE-11J13 mi north
  2. Centennial School District R-122 mi southeast
  3. Sierra Grande School District R-3025 mi northeast
  4. North Conejos School District RE-1J25 mi west
  5. South Conejos School District RE-1025 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Sanford School District 6J. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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