For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,417 students in 81611, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 295 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 81611, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81611, CO are Aspen High School, Aspen Middle School and Aspen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81611 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81611, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81611, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Aspen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81611, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81611, CO include Aspen High School, Aspen Middle School and Aspen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81611?
4 public schools are located in 81611.
What percentage of students in 81611 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 81611 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81611?
81611 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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