For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 169 students in Ouray, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Ouray, CO are Ouray Middle School, Ouray Senior High School and Ouray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ouray have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ouray, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ouray Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: 5-8
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Ouray Senior High 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: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: PK-4
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ouray, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Ouray, CO include Ouray Middle School, Ouray Senior High School and Ouray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ouray?
3 public schools are located in Ouray.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouray?
Ouray public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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