Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2

325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,509 students in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
2,509 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#5 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
51%
33%
69%
45%
(20-21)
40%
29%
(21-22)
94%
82%
(2022-23)
15.5%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
37%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
77%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,005 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,638 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$15,748 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$16,147 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,005
$18,225
Spending / Student
$25,638
$18,686

Best Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
North Routt Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2?
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 manages 7 public schools serving 2,509 students.
What is the rank of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2?
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 is ranked #6 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2?
77% of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2?
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,638 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,509 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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