For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 376 students in Telluride, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Telluride, CO is Telluride Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telluride, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Telluride have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Telluride, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telluride Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W. Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Gr: 3-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Telluride, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Telluride, CO include Telluride Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Telluride?
2 public elementary schools are located in Telluride.
What is the racial composition of students in Telluride?
Telluride public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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