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Best Ouray County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 499 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway Middle School, Ridgway High School and Ouray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ouray County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ridgway High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Ouray Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: 5-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ouray Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ouray County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway Middle School, Ridgway High School and Ouray Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ourayunty?
6 public schools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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