For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 229 students in Ridgway, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgway, CO are Ridgway Elementary School and Ridgway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgway, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ridgway have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ridgway, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgway, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgway, CO include Ridgway Elementary School and Ridgway Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ridgway?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ridgway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgway?
Ridgway public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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