Top Rankings
Telluride School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 801 students in Telluride School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Telluride School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
801 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Telluride School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
22%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
77%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,275 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,752 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,275
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,752
$15,791
Best Telluride School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telluride Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Telluride High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Telluride Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W. Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Grades: 3-6
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Grades: PK-2
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Telluride School District No. R-1?
Telluride School District No. R-1 manages 4 public schools serving 801 students.
What is the rank of Telluride School District No. R-1?
Telluride School District No. R-1 is ranked #11 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Telluride School District No. R-1?
77% of Telluride School District No. R-1 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Telluride School District No. R-1?
Telluride School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Telluride School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,752 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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