Top 5 Best 80487 Colorado Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,576 students in 80487, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 154 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 80487, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80487, CO are Steamboat Springs Middle School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Strawberry Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80487 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80487, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80487, CO Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Soda Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-0652
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Steamboat Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #55.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #66.
Sleeping Giant School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80487 Colorado

80487, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80487, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80487?
6 public schools are located in 80487.
What percentage of students in 80487 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 80487 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80487?
80487 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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