For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 801 students in Telluride, CO (there are , serving 439 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Telluride, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Telluride, CO are Telluride Middle School, Telluride High School and Telluride Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telluride, CO public schools 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). Schools in Telluride have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Telluride, CO (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
What are the top ranked public schools in Telluride, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Telluride, CO include Telluride Middle School, Telluride High School and Telluride Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Telluride?
4 public schools are located in Telluride.
What percentage of students in Telluride go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Telluride are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Telluride?
Telluride public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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