Ridgway Elementary School

Ridgway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgway, CO, part of the Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a. The school serves approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 98.6th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 58% proficiency in math, 18 points above the state average and 65% in reading/language arts, 20 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $87,547, where 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 149 students, Ridgway Elementary School 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.

Located in a rural area, Ridgway Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.