For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,358 students in 81230, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 81230, CO are Gunnison High School, Gunnison Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81230 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81230, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81230, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gunnison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81230, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81230, CO include Gunnison High School, Gunnison Elementary School and Gunnison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81230?
4 public schools are located in 81230.
What is the racial composition of students in 81230?
81230 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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