For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 874 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gunnison, CO (2026)
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 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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