For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,420 students in Summit County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO are Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Frisco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Summit County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 South Harris Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Frisco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Upper Blue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #77.
Silverthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hamilton Creek Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Summit County Dor Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
465 Brian Ave
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO include Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Frisco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Summitunty?
7 public elementary schools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Summitunty include: Upper Blue Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School vs. Dillon Valley Elementary School
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