Top 5 Best Ouray County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 509 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway High School and Ridgway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ouray County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Ouray Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: 5-8
| 56 students
Rank: #55.
Ouray Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #66.
Ouray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: PK-4
| 81 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ouray County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway High School and Ridgway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ourayunty?
6 public schools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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