For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,728 students in Carbondale, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 440 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Carbondale, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Carbondale, CO are Marble Charter School, Roaring Fork High School and Carbondale Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carbondale, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marble Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 West Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Gr: K-10 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Roaring Fork High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2270 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1505 Satank Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Gr: 5-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Ross Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Crystal River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Bridges
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 South 3rd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Carbondale, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 South 3rd
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carbondale, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Carbondale, CO include Marble Charter School, Roaring Fork High School and Carbondale Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Carbondale?
7 public schools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of students in Carbondale go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Carbondale are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carbondale include: Ross Montessori School vs. Carbondale Community Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School vs. Ross Montessori School, Crystal River Elementary School vs. Ross Montessori School
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