For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 707 students in Gunnison County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gunnison County, CO are Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gunnison County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: #22.
Gunnison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Gunnison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gunnison County, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gunnisonunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnisonunty?
Gunnisonunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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