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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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Registration graphic with August dates.

Register For School Aug 11-14

Save the Date! Ouray School registration for new and returning students takes place in August. Families for returning students are invite to come to the school on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11 and 12, and new families are invited to join us at the school on Thursday and Friday, August 13 & 14.
Ouray Back to School Aug 20, 2026

Save the Date: Ouray Back to School Night 8/20

Ouray School will host its Back to School Night for all schools and all grade levels on the afternoon/evening of Thursday, August 20, from 4:30PM to 6:00PM. Please join us for programming on the school year followed by time to connect with teachers and classrooms.
Beautiful Ouray School and a listing of open positions.

Ouray School is Hiring - Join the Team!

Ouray is looking for two key leadership positions: an Interim PK-8 Principal and School Counselor for the 2026-27 school year. We offer competitive benefits and a great place to work. Check out our openings, and apply today!
Classic Mount Abrams in the background of an invite to participate.

Ouray Principal Search: Next Steps

Ouray School District is seeking community involvement in the selection process for an interim school principal, with upcoming interviews scheduled for mid-July. We invite interested students, staff, and community members to participate in this important search for our next PK-8 principal.
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.
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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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