Best 81435 Colorado Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 303 students in 81435, CO.
The top ranked public high school in 81435, CO is Telluride High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 81435 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81435, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81435 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Telluride High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81435, CO Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telluride High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 81435, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81435, CO include Telluride High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81435?
1 public high schools are located in 81435.
What is the racial composition of students in 81435?
81435 public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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