For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,084 students in San Miguel County, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 439 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in San Miguel County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in San Miguel County, CO are Telluride High School, Telluride Middle School and Telluride Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Miguel County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telluride High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Telluride Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Grades: 7-8
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Telluride Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W. Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Grades: 3-6
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Norwood Public Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Telluride Elementary School
Magnet School
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Grades: PK-2
| 191 students
San Miguel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Drawer 160
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in San Miguel County, CO include Telluride High School, Telluride Middle School and Telluride Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in San Miguelunty?
5 public schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What percentage of students in San Miguelunty go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in San Miguelunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguelunty?
San Miguelunty public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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