For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,320 students in Basalt, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Basalt, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Basalt, CO are Basalt High School, Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basalt, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Basalt have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Basalt, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basalt High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Basalt, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Basalt, CO include Basalt High School, Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Basalt?
3 public schools are located in Basalt.
What percentage of students in Basalt go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Basalt are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Basalt?
Basalt public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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