For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 141 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway High School and Ouray Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Ouray County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgway High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ouray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 101 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ouray County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway High School and Ouray Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ourayunty?
2 public high schools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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