For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 881 students in Steamboat Springs, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Steamboat Springs, CO are Steamboat Springs High School and Yampa Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steamboat Springs, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Steamboat Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Steamboat Springs, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steamboat Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Steamboat Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Steamboat Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Steamboat Springs, CO include Steamboat Springs High School and Yampa Valley High School. Steamboat Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Steamboat Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Steamboat Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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