For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 879 students in Garfield County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Garfield County, CO are Marble Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School and Two Rivers Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Garfield County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-10
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1505 Satank Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-8
| 310 students
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South 3rd
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Grades: 4-5
| 169 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 charter schools in Garfield County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Garfield County, CO include Marble Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School and Two Rivers Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Garfield County, CO?
4 public charter schools are located in Garfield County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County, CO?
Garfield County, CO public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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