For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,723 students in 81623, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 440 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 81623, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81623, CO are Roaring Fork High School, Marble Charter School and Carbondale Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81623 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81623, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81623, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roaring Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2270 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Marble Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 West Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Grades: K-10
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1505 Satank Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Grades: K-8
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Carbondale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Grades: 5-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Ross Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Bridges
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 South 3rd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #77.
Crystal River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
81623, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South 3rd
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81623, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81623, CO include Roaring Fork High School, Marble Charter School and Carbondale Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 81623?
7 public schools are located in 81623.
What percentage of students in 81623 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 81623 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81623?
81623 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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