For the 2026 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 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
81601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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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