For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 229 students in Ridgway, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ridgway, CO are Ridgway Middle School and Ridgway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgway, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ridgway have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Ridgway, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ridgway, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ridgway, CO include Ridgway Middle School and Ridgway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ridgway?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ridgway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgway?
Ridgway public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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