For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,449 students in Aspen, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 293 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Aspen, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Aspen, CO are Aspen High 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.
Aspen, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Aspen have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aspen, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aspen, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Aspen, CO include Aspen High School, Aspen Middle School and Aspen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aspen?
4 public schools are located in Aspen.
What percentage of students in Aspen go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Aspen are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aspen?
Aspen public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Aspen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Aspen include: Aspen Middle School vs. Aspen Elementary School
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