For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,974 students in 81601, CO (there are , serving 159 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 81601, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 81601, CO are Glenwood Springs High School, 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 schools in zipcode 81601 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81601, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81601, CO 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Springs High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Yampah Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
695 Red Mt Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Gr: PK
81601, Colorado 51±¬ÁÏs (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 schools in 81601, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81601, CO include Glenwood Springs High School, Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 81601?
5 public schools are located in 81601.
What percentage of students in 81601 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 81601 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81601?
81601 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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