For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,570 students in Routt County, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 183 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Routt County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%). Routt County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
The top ranked public schools in Routt County, CO are Soda Creek Elementary School, Steamboat Springs High School and North Routt Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Routt County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-0652
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-0652
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
North Routt Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-7550
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-7550
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #88.
Soroco High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #99.
Soroco Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Rank: #1010.
Hayden High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
Hayden Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #1212.
South Routt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
448 Main Street
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4558
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4558
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1313.
Hayden Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Grades: PK-8
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
26 W 5th Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Routt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Routt County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 158
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Routt County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Routt County, CO include Soda Creek Elementary School, Steamboat Springs High School and North Routt Charter School. Routt County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public schools are located in Routt County, CO?
15 public schools are located in Routt County, CO.
What percentage of students in Routt County, CO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Routt County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Routt County, CO?
Routt County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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