For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 330 students in Ridgway, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Ridgway, CO are Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway High School and Ridgway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgway, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ridgway have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ridgway, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgway High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgway, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgway, CO include Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway High School and Ridgway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgway?
3 public schools are located in Ridgway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgway?
Ridgway public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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