For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 703 students in 81224, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 81224, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 81224, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 81224 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 81224, CO 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81224, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 303 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 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81224, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81224, CO include Crested Butte Elementary School and Crested Butte Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in 81224?
2 public schools are located in 81224.
What percentage of students in 81224 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 81224 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81224?
81224 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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