For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 903 students in Steamboat Springs, CO. The top-ranked public high schools in Steamboat Springs, CO are Steamboat Springs High School and Yampa Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steamboat Springs, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Steamboat Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Steamboat Springs, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steamboat Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Steamboat Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Steamboat Springs, CO include Steamboat Springs High School and Yampa Valley High School. Steamboat Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Steamboat Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Steamboat Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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