For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,283 students in Gunnison, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Gunnison, CO are Gunnison High School, Gunnison Middle School and Gunnison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gunnison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gunnison, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunnison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Gunnison Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Gunnison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Gunnison, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gunnison, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Gunnison, CO include Gunnison High School, Gunnison Middle School and Gunnison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gunnison, CO?
4 public schools are located in Gunnison, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnison, CO?
Gunnison, CO public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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