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Best Crested Butte Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 713 students in Crested Butte, CO (there are , serving 61 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Crested Butte, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crested Butte, CO are Crested Butte Elementary School and Crested Butte Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crested Butte, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Crested Butte have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Crested Butte, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crested Butte Secondary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crested Butte, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Crested Butte, CO include Crested Butte Elementary School and Crested Butte Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Crested Butte?
2 public schools are located in Crested Butte.
What percentage of students in Crested Butte go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Crested Butte are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crested Butte?
Crested Butte public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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