For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,367 students in Summit County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO are Breckenridge Elementary School, Frisco Elementary School and Summit Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Summit County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 South Harris Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frisco Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Summit Cove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Upper Blue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Silverthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hamilton Creek Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Summit County, CO include Breckenridge Elementary School, Frisco Elementary School and Summit Cove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Summitunty?
7 public elementary schools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Summitunty include: Upper Blue Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School vs. Dillon Valley Elementary School
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