For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 833 students in Gunnison, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison, CO are Gunnison Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gunnison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Gunnison, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gunnison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Gunnison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Gunnison, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gunnison, CO include Gunnison Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gunnison?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gunnison.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnison?
Gunnison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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