For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,164 students in Glenwood Springs, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 157 private students). 95% 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, Two Rivers Community School and Sopris Elementary 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 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenwood Springs, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Riverview School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
228 Flying M Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
695 Red Mt Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Glenwood Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Project Rebound High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Yampah Teen Parent Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
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, Two Rivers Community School and Sopris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood Springs, CO?
8 public schools are located in Glenwood Springs, CO.
What percentage of students in Glenwood Springs, CO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Glenwood Springs, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood Springs, CO?
Glenwood Springs, CO public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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