For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,537 students in Gunnison County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison County, CO are Crested Butte Secondary School, Crested Butte Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gunnison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Secondary School
Magnet 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
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Crested Butte Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Gunnison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Gunnison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Gunnison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison County, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School, Crested Butte Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gunnisonunty?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnisonunty?
Gunnisonunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gunnisonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gunnisonunty include: Gunnison Elementary School vs. Crested Butte Elementary School
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