Best Public Schools in Basalt, CO (2026)

Best Basalt Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,341 students in Basalt, CO (there are , serving 64 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Basalt, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in Basalt, 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.

Basalt, CO public schools have an score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Basalt 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 Public Schools in Basalt, CO (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Basalt High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959

Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Basalt Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800

Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #33.

Basalt Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
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51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900

Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

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What are the top-ranked public schools in Basalt, CO?

The top-ranked public schools in Basalt, CO include Basalt High School, Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Basalt?

3 public schools are located in Basalt.

What percentage of students in Basalt go to public school?

95% of all K-12 students in Basalt are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Basalt?

Basalt 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).