For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 134 students in Ouray, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ouray, CO are Ouray Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ouray have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ouray, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: #22.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ouray, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ouray, CO include Ouray Middle School and Ouray Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ouray?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ouray.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouray?
Ouray public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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