Best Schools in Pitkin County, CO
Pitkin County, CO has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,448 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Pitkin County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pitkin County, CO
The top high schools in Pitkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aspen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
2. Basalt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 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
Best Middle Schools in Pitkin County, CO
The top middle schools in Pitkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aspen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
2. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students
3. Basalt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pitkin County, CO
The top elementary schools in Pitkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aspen Community Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 137 Students
2. Aspen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
3. Basalt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
4. 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
5. Aspen Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aspen Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pitkin County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pitkin County, CO has a total population of 17,358 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
57.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pitkin County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pitkin 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 Pitkin County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pitkin County, CO
How many schools are in Pitkin County, CO?
Pitkin County, CO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,448 students in total.
How do schools in Pitkin County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Pitkin County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Pitkin County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pitkin County?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pitkin County
3 places in Pitkin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Aspen (4)
- Basalt (2)
- Woody Creek (1)