For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 524 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway Elementary School, Ouray Senior High School and Ouray 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 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ouray County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Ouray Senior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Ouray Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: 5-8
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgway High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 107 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, Ouray Senior High School and Ouray Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ouray County, CO?
6 public schools are located in Ouray County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouray County, CO?
Ouray County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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