For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,367 students in Summit County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO are Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Frisco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Summit County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 South Harris Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Cove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Frisco Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Upper Blue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #77.
Silverthorne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hamilton Creek Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Summit County Dor Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
465 Brian Ave
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO include Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Frisco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Summitunty?
7 public elementary schools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Summitunty include: Upper Blue Elementary School vs. Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School vs. Dillon Valley Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School
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