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Best Basalt ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 924 students in Basalt, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Basalt, 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.
Basalt, CO public elementary schools 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 Basalt 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Basalt, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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 elementary schools in Basalt, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Basalt, CO include Basalt Elementary School and Basalt Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Basalt?
2 public elementary schools are located in Basalt.
What is the racial composition of students in Basalt?
Basalt 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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