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Best Routt County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,284 students in Routt County, CO. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Routt County, CO are North Routt Community Charter School, Steamboat Springs Middle School and Strawberry Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Routt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Routt Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Soroco Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Hayden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Hayden Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Breeze Basin Blvd
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
South Routt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
448 Main Street
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4558
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Routt County, CO?
How many public elementary schools are located in Routtunty?
9 public elementary schools are located in Routtunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Routtunty?
Routtunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Routtunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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