For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,572 students in Pitkin County, CO (there are , serving 295 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Pitkin County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pitkin County, CO are Aspen High School, Aspen Community Charter School and Aspen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitkin County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pitkin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pitkin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Aspen Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Aspen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: 5-8
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Aspen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aspen Preschool
Magnet School
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: PK
| 23 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Pitkin County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Pitkin County, CO include Aspen High School, Aspen Community Charter School and Aspen Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pitkinunty?
5 public schools are located in Pitkinunty.
What percentage of students in Pitkinunty go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Pitkinunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pitkinunty?
Pitkinunty public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pitkinunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pitkinunty include: Aspen Community Charter School vs. Aspen Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School vs. Aspen Community Charter School, Aspen Middle School vs. Aspen Elementary School
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