Crest Academy

Crest Academy serves 56 students in grades 5-8 as a public middle school in the remote mountain town of Salida, Colorado. With just 3 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio, creating an intimate learning environment where educators can provide more individualized attention to each student. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #339 out of 1,831 Colorado schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile statewide.

This impressive standing is reflected in the school's 9.0 out of 10 academic score, with 54% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics across all grade levels. Crest Academy draws from a community where 47% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $67,500. The surrounding ZIP code of 81201 is home to 8,922 residents, with a poverty rate of 14.7% and median home values of $542,600, reflecting the area's desirability as a mountain community.

Located at 340 East 5th Street, Crest Academy operates in the heart of Salida, a charming remote town nestled in Chaffee County's scenic landscape, providing students with both quality education and the unique advantages of small-town mountain living.

With an enrollment of 56 students, Crest Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.