Top Rankings
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 330 students in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
330 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
83%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,124 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,124
$15,473
Spending / Student
$16,585
$15,791
Best Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Ridgway High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A manages 3 public schools serving 330 students.
What is the rank of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A is ranked #3 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
83% of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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