Ouray School District R-1 Home

Evening view of Mount Abrams at the head of the valley above Ouray.

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!

Portrait of a Learner
Strategic Plan
Peak Experiences

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.

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.

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.

Events

Oct 15

School Pictures

Time: 9 AM – 1 PM

Location: APAC

Oct 15

Winter Gear Swap

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Cafeteria

Oct 16

END OF Q1

Oct 20

Vitalant Blood Drive

Time: 8 AM – 3 PM

Location: APAC

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News & Announcements

School Library Open For Parents!

Come check out books to read to and with your kid. We also have a parenting section. Come talk with Ms. Cappi about the importance of reading!

Student Presentations of Learning Sign-up - Oct 22

Student presentations of learning will take place on Thursday, October 22, from 8AM to 8PM. Join us for in-person opportunities to connect about your child's learning. Sign up for your slot today.

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

Trojan Gear Swap October 15th!

Come support the lady Tojans October 15th during the "Pink Out" volleyball game and bring in your gently used gear to swap out!!

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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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