For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 376 students in Telluride, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Telluride, CO is Telluride Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telluride, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Telluride have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Telluride, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Telluride, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Telluride, CO include Telluride Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Telluride?
2 public elementary schools are located in Telluride.
What is the racial composition of students in Telluride?
Telluride public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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