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Best Basalt 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 51�Թ�� in Basalt, CO (2025-26)

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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%

Frequently Asked Questions

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).