Best Pitkin County Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 560 students in Pitkin County, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Pitkin County, CO is Aspen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitkin County, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Pitkin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Pitkin County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aspen High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pitkin County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pitkin County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pitkin County, CO include Aspen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pitkinunty?
1 public high schools are located in Pitkinunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitkinunty?
Pitkinunty public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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