For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 876 students in 81435, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 458 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 81435, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81435, CO are Telluride High School, Telluride Middle School and Telluride Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81435 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81435, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81435, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telluride High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Telluride Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Grades: 7-8
| 153 students
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
Grades: 3-6
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Grades: PK-2
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81435, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81435, CO include Telluride High School, Telluride Middle School and Telluride Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 81435, CO?
4 public schools are located in 81435, CO.
What percentage of students in 81435, CO go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 81435, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81435, CO?
81435, CO public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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