For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 773 students in 81601, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81601, CO are Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81601 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81601, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81601, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
228 Flying M Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
81601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Project Rebound High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Yampah Teen Parent Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81601, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81601, CO include Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81601?
2 public elementary schools are located in 81601.
What is the racial composition of students in 81601?
81601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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