Top Rankings
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 330 students in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
330 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
36%
# Black Students
n/a
39,859 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
273 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
83%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
13
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,124 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,124
$15,473
Spending / Student
$16,585
$15,791
Best Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary 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
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgway High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgway Middle 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
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A manages 3 public schools serving 330 students.
What is the rank of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A is ranked #7 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
83% of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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