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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Gunnison Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,358 students in Gunnison, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Gunnison, CO are Gunnison High School, Gunnison Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gunnison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gunnison, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gunnison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Gunnison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Gunnison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Preschool
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gunnison, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Gunnison, CO include Gunnison High School, Gunnison Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gunnison?
4 public schools are located in Gunnison.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnison?
Gunnison public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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