| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J | Almont | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,061 | 7 | PK–12 | 9 |
| Delta County School District 50J | Somerset | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 4,592 | 18 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Gunnison County compares
Together they enroll 6,653 students across 25 schools. The largest is Delta County School District 50J with 4,592 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison County has 2 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gunnison County is Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Gunnison County, CO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Gunnison County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Gunnison County, CO?
Of the districts serving Gunnison County, Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.