What Are the Schools Like in Crested Butte, CO?

Crested Butte families are served by Crested Butte Community School (CBCS), a public K-12 school in the Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J. According to Wikipedia, it is at 818 Red Lady Ave and serves Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and parts of unincorporated Gunnison County. For current details, contact the district directly.

What grades does it serve?

CBCS covers kindergarten through 12th grade in one campus. Wikipedia lists the school as established in 1997, with a 2009 expansion that added classrooms, enlarged the auditorium and improved athletic facilities.

How big is it?

Wikipedia lists enrollment of 721 in 2019-20, with 44 teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15. Those figures are several years old, so ask the district for current enrollment, class sizes and any capacity limits.

What about athletics?

The school's teams are the Titans and compete in the 2A/3A Mountain League, per Wikipedia. Ask the school about current offerings, since sports and clubs change.

Does the school serve Crested Butte South?

I could not verify attendance boundaries for every neighborhood. Ask the Gunnison Watershed School District which school your address is assigned to, and how transportation works, before you buy.

Are there other options?

The district also includes schools in Gunnison. Ask the district about open enrollment, preschool and transportation, and ask local parents about their experience.

What should buyers with kids ask?

• Which school is the address assigned to?
• How does the bus or transportation work in winter?
• Are there waitlists for preschool or after-school programs?
• What are the commute times to the school in a storm?
• How is the school funded, and how does that affect your taxes? See my property tax post.

What is the bottom line?

CBCS is a K-12 community school with one campus, so many families value the small size. Because published numbers are dated, contact the district and tour the school before you decide.

What school district is Crested Butte in?

Gunnison Watershed School District RE-1J.

Is there a high school in Crested Butte?

Yes. CBCS serves grades K-12 on one campus.

Where is Crested Butte Community School?

818 Red Lady Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224.

Do Mt. Crested Butte children attend CBCS?

The school serves Mt. Crested Butte, per Wikipedia. Confirm your address with the district.

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