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Routt County

Colorado · Public K-12

Routt County runs 15 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 228 students. By level, that breaks down as 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Routt County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,419
-228 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 84%
% Hispanic
17%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
4 districts
Enrollment
3,419
NCES CCD
Median income
$106,489
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
21.4%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
8
1,694 students
Middle
3
600 students
High
4
1,125 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
2,509 students · 4 districts in Routt County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Routt County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
81%
Hispanic
9%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
15%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
17%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
54.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
17.2% under 18

Test scores in Routt County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 10 schools in Routt County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Steamboat Springs High SchoolSteamboat SpringsHigh09-12871·
Steamboat Springs Middle SchoolSteamboat SpringsMiddle06-08440·
Soda Creek Elementary SchoolSteamboat SpringsElementaryPK-05379·
Strawberry Park Elementary SchoolSteamboat SpringsElementaryPK-05368·
Sleeping Giant SchoolSteamboat SpringsElementaryPK-08337·
Hayden Valley Elementary SchoolHaydenElementaryPK-05232·
Steamboat MontessoriSteamboat SpringsElementaryPK-06140·
South Routt Elementary SchoolYampaElementaryKG-05130·
Hayden High SchoolHaydenHigh09-12119·
Soroco High SchoolOak CreekHigh09-12103·
Hayden Middle SchoolHaydenMiddle06-0893·
North Routt Community Charter SchoolClarkElementaryPK-0882·
Soroco Middle SchoolOak CreekMiddle06-0867·
Yampa Valley High SchoolSteamboat SpringsHigh09-1232·
Soroco Preschool at YampaYampaElementaryPK-PK26·

Cities in Routt County

Steamboat Springs7 schoolsHayden3 schoolsOak Creek2 schoolsYampa2 schoolsClark1 school

About Routt County

Routt County is a sparse county of about 25,084 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system serves approximately 3,419 students across 15 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $106,489, roughly 54% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 38% higher than the Colorado median.

For a sense of the school types, Routt County is built around 8 elementary schools (1,694 students), 3 middle schools (600), and 4 high schools (1,125).

Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,509 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Routt County has contracted 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,647 students to 3,419. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 84% to 78% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Routt County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Routt County?
Routt County, Colorado has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,419 students.
How many high schools are in Routt County?
Routt County, Colorado has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,125 students.
How many middle schools are in Routt County?
Routt County, Colorado has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 600 students.
How many elementary schools are in Routt County?
Routt County, Colorado has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,694 students.
What is the largest school district in Routt County?
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 is the largest school district in Routt County, serving approximately 2,509 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Routt County?
Routt County has roughly 25,084 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Routt County?
Median household income in Routt County is $106,489, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 2.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Routt County?
Approximately 54.2% of adults 25 and older in Routt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Routt County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 21.4% of students in Routt County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Routt County schools?
Across Routt County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.

Routt County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data