For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,210 students in Glenwood Springs, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 217 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Glenwood Springs, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO are Glenwood Springs High School, Sopris Elementary School and Riverview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood Springs, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenwood Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Springs High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Riverview School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
228 Flying M Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Yampah Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
695 Red Mt Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO include Glenwood Springs High School, Sopris Elementary School and Riverview School.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood Springs?
8 public schools are located in Glenwood Springs.
What percentage of students in Glenwood Springs go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Glenwood Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glenwood Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glenwood Springs include: Yampah Mountain School vs. Glenwood Springs High School, Sopris Elementary School vs. Glenwood Springs Elementary School, Glenwood Springs Elementary School vs. Sopris Elementary School
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