Best Schools in Garfield County, CO
Garfield County, CO has a total of 43 schools including 12 high schools, 7 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 15,330 students attend Garfield County, CO schools. On average, schools in Garfield County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Garfield County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Garfield County, CO
Garfield County, CO has 12 high schools with 5,321 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Garfield County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Garfield County don't meet expectations.
1. Glenwood Springs High School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
2. Basalt High School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
3. Roaring Fork High School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
4. Eagle Valley High School
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Eagle County School District No. Re 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
5. Coal Ridge High School
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 527 Students
6. Grand Valley High School
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Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
7. Rifle High School
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
8. Bridges
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
9. Yampah Mountain School
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Colorado River Boces • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garfield County, CO
Garfield County, CO has 7 middle schools with 2,854 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Garfield County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Garfield County don't meet expectations.
1. Carbondale Middle School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students
2. Riverside School
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
3. Basalt Middle School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 412 Students
4. Glenwood Springs Middle School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
5. Grand Valley Middle School
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Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
6. Rifle Middle School
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
7. 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 Garfield County, CO
Garfield County, CO has 24 elementary schools with 7,155 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Garfield County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Garfield County don't meet expectations.
1. Loma Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Sopris Elementary School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
3. Ross Montessori School
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 250 Students
4. Carbondale Community Charter School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 138 Students
5. Cactus Valley Elementary School
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
6. Elk Creek Elementary
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
7. Basalt Elementary School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
8. Riverview School
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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
9. Graham Mesa Elementary School
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
10. Kathryn Senor Elementary School
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Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garfield County, CO has a total population of 61,685 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garfield County, 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 Garfield County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield County, 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 Garfield County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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