For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 994 students in San Miguel County, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 421 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in San Miguel County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Miguel County, CO are Telluride Middle School, Telluride High School and Telluride Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Miguel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telluride Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Telluride High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Telluride Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W. Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Gr: 3-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Norwood Public Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
San Miguel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Drawer 160
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in San Miguel County, CO include Telluride Middle School, Telluride High School and Telluride Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in San Miguelunty?
5 public schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What percentage of students in San Miguelunty go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in San Miguelunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguelunty?
San Miguelunty public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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