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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-0652
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-7550
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #55.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #66.
Sleeping Giant School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
80487, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80487, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80487, CO include Steamboat Springs Middle School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Strawberry Park Elementary School.
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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