For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,203 students in Summit County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Summit County, CO are Summit High School and Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Summit County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Summit High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Summit County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16201 U S Highway 9
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #22.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Grades: 7-12
| 80 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 high schools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Summit County, CO include Summit High School and Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Summitunty?
2 public high schools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Summitunty include: Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School vs. Summit High School, Summit High School vs. Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
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