For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,608 students in 80487, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 80487 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80487, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80487, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs Middle 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
| 479 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Sleeping Giant 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
| 372 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 elementary schools in 80487, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80487, CO include Steamboat Springs Middle School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Strawberry Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80487?
4 public elementary schools are located in 80487.
What is the racial composition of students in 80487?
80487 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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