Gunnison County Schools & Education
Gunnison County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,208
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#8
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gunnison County
Measured School Summary
Gunnison County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,208 per pupil, Gunnison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 54% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gunnison County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
8.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,208
$239 below the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Gunnison County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Gunnison County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Gunnison County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#8
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
Elementary to high school visible
2,061 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Gunnison County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Gunnison County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Consolidated Success in Gunnison Schools
Gunnison County operates 7 public schools under a single unified school district to serve 2,061 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, alongside specialized programs.
One District, Diverse Options
The Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J manages every school in the county, ensuring consistent standards for all 2,061 students. One of the seven schools is a charter, representing 14.3% of the local educational options.
From Town Centers to Rural Classrooms
Schooling here feels personal, with an average size of 294 students and a mix of rural and town settings. Gunnison Elementary is the largest at 521 students, while Gunnison Middle School offers a more compact environment with 288 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Gunnison County
Reported Enrollment
2,061
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Gunnison County
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
7 Public Schools in Gunnison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Elementary School | Record | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J | GUNNISON, 81230Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Crested Butte Secondary School | Record | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J | CRESTED BUTTE, 81224Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 400 |
| Gunnison High School | Record | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J | GUNNISON, 81230Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 396 |
| Crested Butte Elementary School | Record | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J | CRESTED BUTTE, 81224Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 328 |
| Gunnison Middle School | Record | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J | GUNNISON, 81230Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 288 |
| Lake Preschool | Record | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J | GUNNISON, 81230Town: Remote | PK | Other | 73 |
| Marble Charter School | Record | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J | MARBLE, 81623Rural: Remote | KG–10 | Charter | 55 |
Gunnison Elementary School
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
GUNNISON, 81230 / Rural: Fringe
Crested Butte Secondary School
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
CRESTED BUTTE, 81224 / Rural: Remote
Gunnison High School
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
GUNNISON, 81230 / Town: Remote
Crested Butte Elementary School
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
CRESTED BUTTE, 81224 / Rural: Remote
Gunnison Middle School
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
GUNNISON, 81230 / Rural: Fringe
Lake Preschool
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
GUNNISON, 81230 / Town: Remote
Marble Charter School
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
MARBLE, 81623 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,208
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Gunnison County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gunnison County, Colorado?
Gunnison County operates 7 public schools under a single unified school district to serve 2,061 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, alongside specialized programs.
What are the major school districts in Gunnison County, Colorado?
The Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J manages every school in the county, ensuring consistent standards for all 2,061 students. One of the seven schools is a charter, representing 14.3% of the local educational options.
What is the school experience like in Gunnison County?
Schooling here feels personal, with an average size of 294 students and a mix of rural and town settings. Gunnison Elementary is the largest at 521 students, while Gunnison Middle School offers a more compact environment with 288 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.