For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 403 students in Crested Butte, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Crested Butte, CO is Crested Butte Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crested Butte, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Crested Butte have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Crested Butte, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crested Butte Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Crested Butte, CO (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crested Butte, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Crested Butte, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Crested Butte?
1 public high schools are located in Crested Butte.
What is the racial composition of students in Crested Butte?
Crested Butte public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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