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Best 81623 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,707 students in 81623, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 421 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 81623, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 81623, CO are Marble Charter School, Roaring Fork High School and Carbondale Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81623 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81623, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81623, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marble Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
412 West Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Gr: K-10 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Roaring Fork High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2270 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1505 Satank Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
180 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Ross Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Crystal River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Bridges
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 South 3rd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 81623, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81623, CO include Marble Charter School, Roaring Fork High School and Carbondale Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 81623?
7 public schools are located in 81623.
What percentage of students in 81623 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 81623 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81623?
81623 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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