For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 134 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway Middle School and Ouray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Ouray County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ouray Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: 5-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ouray County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway Middle School and Ouray Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ourayunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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