For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 906 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Basalt, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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