Best Schools in Gunnison County, CO
Gunnison County, CO has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,980 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Gunnison County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gunnison County, CO
The top high schools in Gunnison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crested Butte Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 400 Students
2. North Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
3. Montrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
4. Gunnison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gunnison County, CO
The top middle schools in Gunnison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
2. Gunnison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gunnison County, CO
The top elementary schools in Gunnison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crested Butte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
2. Paonia K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
3. Gunnison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
4. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gunnison County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gunnison County, CO has a total population of 16,918 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gunnison County, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gunnison County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
58.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gunnison County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gunnison County, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gunnison County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gunnison County, CO
How many schools are in Gunnison County, CO?
Gunnison County, CO has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,980 students in total.
How do schools in Gunnison County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Gunnison County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Gunnison County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gunnison County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gunnison County
3 places in Gunnison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Gunnison (4)
- Crested Butte (2)
- Marble (1)
School districts (1)
- Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J (7 schools)