For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,020 students in Gunnison County, CO (there are , serving 61 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Gunnison County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Gunnison County, CO are Crested Butte Secondary School, Crested Butte Elementary School and Gunnison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gunnison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Secondary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Crested Butte Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Gunnison High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Gunnison Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Gunnison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Gunnison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Gunnison County, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School, Crested Butte Elementary School and Gunnison High School.
How many public schools are located in Gunnisonunty?
6 public schools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What percentage of students in Gunnisonunty go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Gunnisonunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnisonunty?
Gunnisonunty public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gunnisonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gunnisonunty include: Crested Butte Secondary School vs. Gunnison High School, Gunnison High School vs. Crested Butte Secondary School, Crested Butte Elementary School vs. Gunnison Elementary School
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