For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 966 students in Pitkin County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pitkin County, CO are Aspen Community Charter School, Aspen Middle School and Aspen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitkin County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pitkin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pitkin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pitkin County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pitkin County, CO include Aspen Community Charter School, Aspen Middle School and Aspen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pitkinunty?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pitkinunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitkinunty?
Pitkinunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pitkinunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pitkinunty include: Aspen Community Charter School vs. Aspen Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School vs. Aspen Community Charter School, Aspen Middle School vs. Aspen Elementary School
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