For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,633 students in Summit County, CO (there are , serving 99 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Summit County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Summit County, CO are Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit High School and Summit Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Summit County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 South Harris Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1300
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Summit High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16201 U S Highway 9
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Frisco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Upper Blue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #88.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #99.
Silverthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hamilton Creek Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Summit County Dor Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
465 Brian Ave
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Summit County, CO include Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit High School and Summit Cove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Summitunty?
9 public schools are located in Summitunty.
What percentage of students in Summitunty go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Summitunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Summitunty include: Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School vs. Summit High School, Summit Middle School vs. Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School, Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School vs. Summit Middle School
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