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4 schools in Telluride

Colorado · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Telluride's 4 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 799 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Telluride

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
799
-103 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 78%
% Hispanic
22%
was 19%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Telluride Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02140
Telluride High SchoolHigh09-12298
Telluride Intermediate SchoolElementary03-06237
Telluride Middle SchoolMiddle07-08124

About Telluride

Telluride is a thinly populated Colorado city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 799 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Telluride is around 200 students, 56% meaningfully below the Colorado average of about 456.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 11%: 902 students in SY 2017-18 versus 799 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 19% to 22%.

On allk12, the community for Telluride discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Telluride?
Telluride, Colorado has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 799 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Telluride?
Telluride has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Telluride?
Telluride High School is the largest public school in Telluride by enrollment, with approximately 298 students.
What school districts serve Telluride?
Telluride public schools are operated by Telluride School District No. R-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Telluride cover?
Public schools in Telluride serve students from pre-K through grade 12.