For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,567 students in Steamboat Springs, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 183 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Steamboat Springs, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%). Steamboat Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
The top-ranked public schools in Steamboat Springs, CO are Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs Middle School and Strawberry Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steamboat Springs, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Steamboat Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Steamboat Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Steamboat Springs, CO include Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs Middle School and Strawberry Park Elementary School. Steamboat Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public schools are located in Steamboat Springs?
7 public schools are located in Steamboat Springs.
What percentage of students in Steamboat Springs go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Steamboat Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Steamboat Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Steamboat Springs include: Soda Creek Elementary School vs. Strawberry Park Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School vs. Soda Creek Elementary School
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