For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,341 students in 81621, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 81621, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81621, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 81621 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 81621, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81621, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basalt High 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
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Basalt Elementary 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
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Basalt Middle 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
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81621, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81621, CO include Basalt High School, Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81621?
3 public schools are located in 81621.
What percentage of students in 81621 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 81621 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81621?
81621 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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