For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,970 students in 81601, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 157 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 81601, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81601, CO are Glenwood Springs High School, Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81601 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 81601, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81601, CO Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
81601, 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 81601, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81601, CO include Glenwood Springs High School, Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81601, CO?
5 public schools are located in 81601, CO.
What percentage of students in 81601, CO go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 81601, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81601, CO?
81601, CO public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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