For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 569 students in San Miguel County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO are Telluride Intermediate School and Norwood Public Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 San Miguel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO include Telluride Intermediate School and Norwood Public Schools.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Miguelunty?
3 public elementary schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguelunty?
San Miguelunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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