Schools

Crested Butte Preschools

Although we are a small community, Crested Butte | Mt. Crested Butte is home to a number of great schools for children of all ages. Our caring teachers, strong administrators, and dedicated parents and volunteers ensure that all students in the community have the opportunity to be successful.

  • PARADISE PLACE PRESCHOOL

    Paradise Place Preschool, located in downtown Crested Butte, provides developmentally appropriate education for young students ranging from 1-5 years with special programs for children up to 8 years old during the summer months. (970) 349-2149

  • STEPPING STONE CHILDREN'S CENTER

    Stepping Stone Children’s Center, just down the road from the CB Community School, is a non-profit childcare center serving children from ages 6 months- 6 years old. Drop in care available in the summer for up to 8 years old. (970) 349-5288



  • LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE

    Little Red Schoolhouse and Teeny Red Schoolhouse are located just a few miles south of Crested Butte in the Crested Butte South subdivision. In operation since 2002, Little Red welcomes children from ages 3 months all the way up to kindergarten age. (970) 349-0996

Crested Butte Community School


Crested Butte’s K-12 Community School, part of the Gunnison Watershed School District (RE1J), is a truly outstanding and welcoming school.


Our elementary and middle schools create a safe environment in which students can feel comfortable learning together and challenging each other. Caring, kind, and devoted teachers guide their students towards academic gains in the classroom.

To speak to the office about enrolling your child in the Crested Butte Community School, please call (970) 641-7720.


Western State Colorado University


Gunnison County is home to Western State Colorado University, a public university in the Colorado State University system. Featuring a small college feel with the amenities and advantages of a true university, Western is an asset to the entire Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley community. With community education programming throughout the summer, strong athletic teams, and a great extended studies program, having Western so close to Crested Butte adds to our thriving community.