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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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San Juan Gravel Classic poster with registration qr code

Inaugural San Juan Gravel Classic FUNdraiser

Join us for the inaugural San Juan Gravel Classic in Ridgway, Colorado. Destined to become a classic, the SJGC is a fully supported gravel ride through Ouray County with quiet roads and fantastic big mountain views. Every mile ridden supports the Ouray Advocates for Kids Foundation (OAK), helping fund programs and opportunities for kids right here in Ouray County. It’s not a race(!), just a solid day in the saddle in the most spectacular corner of Colorado.
Your voice matters: an invite to participate in a survey.

Parent Perception Survey

As a part of continuous improvement, we invite parents and families to complete the our Parent Perception Survey to provide feedback specifically to our school principals. Your anonymous feedback is important to us. We are using a survey aligned with principal evaluations that focuses on leadership, student learning, problem solving, instruction, and school culture.
Ouray Student Art Show

Ouray Student Art Show

The Ouray Student Art Show at the Wright Oprah House will be from May7th-May 29th with the opening reception May 7th from 4-6pm
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Ouray and CDE banner of distinction

School of Distinction

The success of Ouray School and its students is a direct reflection of our incredible staff, the school's high expectations, and its safe, inclusive learning environment. Students consistently score well on interim, state, and national assessments, but the school also values the arts, student travel experiences, and student internships. Learn more about why Ouray School has been Accredited with Distinction in 2025.
Ouray School Success