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Students on the Cataract Canyon trip
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

Picture day coming!

School Pictures 10/15/2026

Families who pre-order their photo package before Picture Day receive special savings on their purchase.
Place your order using your school's online access code: C28
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Save the Date: Fall Production of PUFFS

..Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic. The fall production has been announced, and performances will run November 12-14 in the APAC. Mark your calendar so that you can attend!
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Eighth Graders to take PSAT-8/9 on Oct 28

On October 28, 2026, Ouray 8th grade students will participate in the PSAT 8. Ouray School uses this test as a high school readiness exam and an introduction to the PSAT/SAT suite of tests used by the Colorado Department of Education for high school students.
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PSAT/NMSQT Oct 27

Juniors will participate in the PSAT/NMSQT on October 27. This tests qualifies students for the National Merit Scholarship program.
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HS Students to take the ASVAB Test 11/4

Ouray juniors and select seniors will take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on November 4, 2026. This test is not like other tests that Ouray students have taken as it is an employment test designed to measure skills and problem solving skills students may need on the job. It is also a way for students to meet Colorado's academic competency measures required for graduation.
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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.
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