For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,388 students in Basalt, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Basalt, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Basalt, CO are Basalt High School, Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basalt, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Basalt have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Basalt, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basalt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Basalt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Basalt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Grades: 5-8
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Basalt, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Basalt, CO include Basalt High School, Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Basalt?
3 public schools are located in Basalt.
What percentage of students in Basalt go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Basalt are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Basalt?
Basalt public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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