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Best Schools in 81623, CO
81623, CO has 25 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,474 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 81623 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81623, CO
The top high schools in 81623, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plateau Valley High School
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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
2. Basalt High School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
3. North Fork High School
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Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
4. Roaring Fork High School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
5. Eagle Valley High School
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Eagle County School District No. Re 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
6. Glenwood Springs High School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
7. Gunnison High School
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Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
8. Bridges
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81623, CO
The top middle schools in 81623, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carbondale Middle School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students
2. Basalt Middle School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 412 Students
3. Plateau Valley Junior High School
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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
4. Gunnison Middle School
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Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
5. Gypsum Creek Middle School
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Eagle County School District No. Re 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81623, CO
The top elementary schools in 81623, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crested Butte Elementary School
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Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
2. Paonia K-8
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Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
3. Carbondale Community Charter School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 138 Students
4. Basalt Elementary School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
5. Ross Montessori School
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 250 Students
6. Plateau Valley Elementary School
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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
7. Red Hill Elementary School
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Eagle County School District No. Re 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
8. Crystal River Elementary School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
9. Riverview School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
10. Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
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Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 178 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81623, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81623, CO has a total population of 16,127 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81623, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81623, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81623, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81623, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 81623, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81623, CO
How many schools are in 81623, CO?
81623, CO has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,474 students in total.
How do schools in 81623 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 81623 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 81623 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81623?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations