For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,375 students in 81621, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 81621, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81621, CO are Basalt High School, Basalt Middle School and Basalt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81621 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 81621, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81621, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basalt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81621, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81621, CO include Basalt High School, Basalt Middle School and Basalt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81621, CO?
3 public schools are located in 81621, CO.
What percentage of students in 81621, CO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 81621, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81621, CO?
81621, CO public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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