Best Schools in Ouray County, CO
Ouray County, CO has 10 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,272 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Ouray County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ouray County, CO
The top high schools in Ouray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ouray Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
2. Ridgway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
3. Montrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ouray County, CO
The top middle schools in Ouray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
2. Ouray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 56 Students
3. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
4. Columbine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ouray County, CO
The top elementary schools in Ouray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
2. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
3. Ouray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ouray County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ouray County, CO has a total population of 4,874 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ouray 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 Ouray County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ouray County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ouray 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 Ouray County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ouray County, CO
How many schools are in Ouray County, CO?
Ouray County, CO has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,272 students in total.
How do schools in Ouray County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Ouray County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Ouray County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ouray 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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- Projected: 37%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Ouray County
2 places in Ouray County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.