For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,427 students in 80487, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 197 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 80487, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80487, CO are Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs Middle School and Strawberry Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80487 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80487, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80487, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
80487, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80487, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80487, CO include Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs Middle School and Strawberry Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80487?
6 public schools are located in 80487.
What percentage of students in 80487 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 80487 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80487?
80487 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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