For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 966 students in Pitkin County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pitkin County, CO are Aspen Community Charter School, Aspen Middle School and Aspen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitkin County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pitkin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Pitkin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspen Community 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: #22.
Aspen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pitkin County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pitkin County, CO include Aspen Community Charter School, Aspen Middle School and Aspen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pitkinunty?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pitkinunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitkinunty?
Pitkinunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pitkinunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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