For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 713 students in 81224, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 81224, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81224, CO are Crested Butte Secondary School and Crested Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81224 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81224, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81224, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Secondary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Crested Butte Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81224, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81224, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School and Crested Butte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81224?
2 public schools are located in 81224.
What percentage of students in 81224 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 81224 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81224?
81224 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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