For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,761 students in Steamboat Springs, CO. The top ranked public elementary schools in Steamboat Springs, CO are Steamboat Springs Middle School, Strawberry Park Elementary School and Soda Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steamboat Springs, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Steamboat Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Steamboat Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Steamboat Springs, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Steamboat Springs, CO include Steamboat Springs Middle School, Strawberry Park Elementary School and Soda Creek Elementary School. Steamboat Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public elementary schools are located in Steamboat Springs?
5 public elementary schools are located in Steamboat Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Steamboat Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Steamboat Springs include: Soda Creek Elementary School vs. Strawberry Park Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School vs. Soda Creek Elementary School
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