For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 707 students in Gunnison County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gunnison County, CO are Crested Butte Secondary 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gunnison County (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.
Gunnison Middle 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
| 304 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 middle schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gunnison County, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gunnisonunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnisonunty?
Gunnisonunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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