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Best Schools in Carbondale, CO
Carbondale, CO has 18 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,364 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Carbondale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carbondale, CO
The top high schools in Carbondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basalt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
2. North Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
3. Roaring Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
4. Glenwood Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
5. Gunnison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
6. Bridges
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carbondale, CO
The top middle schools in Carbondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students
2. Basalt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 412 Students
3. Gunnison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carbondale, CO
The top elementary schools in Carbondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crested Butte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
2. Paonia K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
3. Carbondale Community Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 138 Students
4. Basalt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
5. Ross Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 250 Students
6. Crystal River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
7. Riverview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
8. Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 178 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carbondale, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carbondale, CO has a total population of 13,867 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carbondale, 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 Carbondale, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carbondale, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carbondale, 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 Carbondale, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carbondale, CO
How many schools are in Carbondale, CO?
Carbondale, CO has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,364 students in total.
How do schools in Carbondale perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Carbondale score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Carbondale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carbondale?
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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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Carbondale
6 of 6 schools in Carbondale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 1D: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Carbondale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Bridges
- Carbondale Community Charter School
- Carbondale Middle School
- Crystal River Elementary School
- Roaring Fork High School
- Ross Montessori School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.