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Evening view of Mount Abrams at the head of the valley above Ouray.
Students on a Peak Experience trip
High school student traverses the Ouray Via Ferrata
High school students read with elementary students

Developing Minds to Match our Mountains

We are a unique PK-12 school located in beautiful Ouray, Colorado. We attract high quality staff and specialize in educating the whole learner. Come see what we have to offer!
Ouray students on the year's first Spirit Day.

Portrait of a Learner

The school developed key characteristics in all students to be prepared for a successful life outside of the public education system. We call these our Portrait of a Learner, which reflects the work of staff and their commitment to educate students from preschool through high school.
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Abram under the sunshine in winter.

Strategic Plan

Ouray School has strong community support and strives to be a school of excellence for all learners. The district's five-year Strategic Plan focuses on attracting and retaining high quality staff, developing the whole learner, providing diverse educational offerrings and experiences, developing strong family-school-community partnerships, and capital planning for staff housing and learning spaces for the future.
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Ouray students travel and study language and culture in Mexico.

Peak Experiences

Ouray School is committed to taking our students to the world and bringing the world to our students. We now offer our Peak Experiences program to students of all grade levels. We want students to seek diverse perspectives and engage in service to community and the world.
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News & Announcements

5th Quarter

Join us for 5th Quarter FRIDAY!!!!

We'd love to have the community come together for "5th Quarter" @ Goldbelt on 12/19. Come show the Ouray Trojans some love! 10% of the proceeds will go towards the Booster Club!!
Ouray hiring graphic with open positions

Ouray School is Hiring - Join the Team!

Ouray is looking for staff to join our instructional, food service, and maintenance teams. We offer competitive compensation and benefits with a great place to live and work. Full and part time positions available. Check out our openings, and apply today!
Nordic Ski Clinic

Nordic Ski Clinics

The city of Ouray will be hosting Nordic ski clinics December 14th and January 18th. Don't miss it!
San Juan Mountain Madness

San Juan Mountain Madness!!

Come on out and support your Ouray High School basketball teams playing in the San Juan Mountain Madness Tournament tonight 12/5!!
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Ouray School staff for 2024-25

Our Incredible Staff

The success of Ouray School and its students is a direct reflection of our incredible staff. Staff originate from Ouray, the western slope, broader Colorado, around the country, and several from across the world. With an 8:1 student to teacher ratio, we offer personalized learning with high expectations. We are also proud to offer K-12 Spanish language instruction and a full range of instrumental and vocal music offerings.
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