Best Crested Butte Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 703 students in Crested Butte, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Crested Butte, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in Crested Butte, CO are Crested Butte Elementary School and Crested Butte Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Crested Butte, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Crested Butte have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).