For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 569 students in San Miguel County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO are Telluride Intermediate School and Norwood 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Miguel County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telluride Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W. Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Gr: 3-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Norwood 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
San Miguel County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Drawer 160
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO include Telluride Intermediate School and Norwood 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Miguelunty?
3 public elementary schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguelunty?
San Miguelunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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