For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 362 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway Middle School and Ouray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Ouray County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Ouray Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: 5-8
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Ouray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Grades: PK-4
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ouray County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway Middle School and Ouray Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ourayunty?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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