For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 713 students in Crested Butte, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Crested Butte, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Crested Butte, CO are Crested Butte Elementary School and Crested Butte Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crested Butte, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Crested Butte have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crested Butte, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crested Butte Secondary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crested Butte, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Crested Butte, CO include Crested Butte Elementary School and Crested Butte Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Crested Butte?
2 public schools are located in Crested Butte.
What percentage of students in Crested Butte go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Crested Butte are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crested Butte?
Crested Butte public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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