Best Schools in Ridgway, CO
Ridgway, CO has 17 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,069 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Ridgway meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgway, CO
The top high schools in Ridgway, 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. Telluride High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telluride School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Montrose High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
4. Gunnison High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
5. 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
Best Middle Schools in Ridgway, CO
The top middle schools in Ridgway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Telluride Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telluride School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 130 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. 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
4. Columbine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
5. Gunnison Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
6. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgway, CO
The top elementary schools in Ridgway, 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. Crested Butte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
3. Telluride Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telluride School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 239 Students
4. 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
5. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgway, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgway, CO has a total population of 3,185 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgway, 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 Ridgway, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgway, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgway, 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 Ridgway, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgway, CO
How many schools are in Ridgway, CO?
Ridgway, CO has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,069 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgway perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Ridgway score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Ridgway meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgway?
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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