Summit County Schools & Education
Summit County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,657
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#10
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Summit County
Measured School Summary
Summit County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,657 per pupil, Summit County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 48% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Summit 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
9 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
6.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,657
$210 above the state average
School coverage
9
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
Summit County has 9 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 Summit 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.
Dominant-district county
Summit School District No. Re 1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#10
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Summit School District No. Re 1
Elementary to high school visible
3,633 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Summit School District No. Re 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Summit 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?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Summit 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.
A Unified System for Mountain Families
Summit County operates nine public schools under a single consolidated school district, serving 3,633 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to support the growing resort communities.
Summit School District No. Re 1
As the sole provider, Summit School District No. Re 1 manages all 3,633 students in the county. The district maintains a traditional curriculum without any charter schools, though it does offer one alternative school for specialized learning.
A Mix of Town and Rural Locales
Schools are split between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 404 students per campus. Summit High School is a major hub with 1,132 students, while Upper Blue Elementary offers a smaller setting with 237 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Summit County
Reported Enrollment
3,633
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Summit County
9 Public Schools in Summit County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Profile | Summit School District No. Re 1 | FRISCO, 80443Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,132 |
| Summit Middle School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | FRISCO, 80443Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 764 |
| Dillon Valley Elementary School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | DILLON, 80435Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 419 |
| Silverthorne Elementary School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | SILVERTHORNE, 80498Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 342 |
| Upper Blue Elementary School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | BRECKENRIDGE, 80424Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 237 |
| Frisco Elementary School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | FRISCO, 80443Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 232 |
| Summit Cove Elementary School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | DILLON, 80435Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 226 |
| Breckenridge Elementary School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | BRECKENRIDGE, 80424Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 200 |
| Snowy Peaks Junior/Senior High School | Record | Summit School District No. Re 1 | FRISCO, 80443Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Alternative | 81 |
Summit High School
Summit School District No. Re 1
FRISCO, 80443 / Rural: Fringe
Summit Middle School
Summit School District No. Re 1
FRISCO, 80443 / Rural: Fringe
Dillon Valley Elementary School
Summit School District No. Re 1
DILLON, 80435 / Town: Remote
Silverthorne Elementary School
Summit School District No. Re 1
SILVERTHORNE, 80498 / Rural: Fringe
Upper Blue Elementary School
Summit School District No. Re 1
BRECKENRIDGE, 80424 / Town: Remote
Frisco Elementary School
Summit School District No. Re 1
FRISCO, 80443 / Town: Remote
Summit Cove Elementary School
Summit School District No. Re 1
DILLON, 80435 / Town: Remote
Breckenridge Elementary School
Summit School District No. Re 1
BRECKENRIDGE, 80424 / Town: Remote
Snowy Peaks Junior/Senior High School
Summit School District No. Re 1
FRISCO, 80443 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,657
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Summit County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Summit County, Colorado?
Summit County operates nine public schools under a single consolidated school district, serving 3,633 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to support the growing resort communities.
What are the major school districts in Summit County, Colorado?
As the sole provider, Summit School District No. Re 1 manages all 3,633 students in the county. The district maintains a traditional curriculum without any charter schools, though it does offer one alternative school for specialized learning.
What is the school experience like in Summit County?
Schools are split between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 404 students per campus. Summit High School is a major hub with 1,132 students, while Upper Blue Elementary offers a smaller setting with 237 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.