For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,234 students in 81602, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 81602, CO are Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81602 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81602, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81602, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81602, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81602, CO include Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81602?
3 public schools are located in 81602.
What is the racial composition of students in 81602?
81602 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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