For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,221 students in 81602, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81602, CO are Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81602 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81602, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81602, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-4488
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81602, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81602, CO include Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81602?
3 public elementary schools are located in 81602.
What is the racial composition of students in 81602?
81602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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