For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 141 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway High School and Ouray Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Ouray County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgway High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Ouray County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Ouray Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ouray County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway High School and Ouray Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ourayunty?
2 public high schools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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