For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 801 students in 81435, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 439 private students). 65% 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 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.
Public schools in zipcode 81435 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81435, CO Public Schools (2025)
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 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 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 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81435, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81435, CO include Telluride Middle School, Telluride High School and Telluride Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 81435?
4 public schools are located in 81435.
What percentage of students in 81435 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 81435 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81435?
81435 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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