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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Garfield County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 10,880 students in Garfield County, CO (there are 9 private schools, serving 913 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Garfield County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, CO are Glenwood Springs High School, Marble Charter School and Roaring Fork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Springs High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
804 West Main Street
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Cactus Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Grand Avenue
Silt, CO 81652
(970) 665-7850
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Riverside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Wamsley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Riverview School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
228 Flying M Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Rifle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
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%
Rank: #2121.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Gr: 2-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Yampah Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Valley Center For Family Learning
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Gr: PK-1 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
The Yampah Mountain High School Nursery
695 Red Mt Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, CO include Glenwood Springs High School, Marble Charter School and Roaring Fork High School.
How many public schools are located in Garfieldunty?
29 public schools are located in Garfieldunty.
What percentage of students in Garfieldunty go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Garfieldunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garfieldunty?
Garfieldunty public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garfieldunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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