For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 924 students in 81621, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81621, CO are Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81621 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81621, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81621, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81621, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81621, CO include Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81621?
2 public elementary schools are located in 81621.
What is the racial composition of students in 81621?
81621 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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