For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,168 students in 81602, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81602, CO are Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81602 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81602, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81602, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sopris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Two Rivers Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Grades: K-8
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81602, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81602, CO include Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81602?
3 public schools are located in 81602.
What is the racial composition of students in 81602?
81602 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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