For the 2025 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 Middle School and Gunnison Elementary 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 32%), 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 Elementary Schools in Gunnison, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunnison Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Gunnison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Gunnison, Colorado Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
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 Middle School and Gunnison Elementary 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).
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.