Best Public Schools in Carbondale, CO

The city of Carbondale, Colorado is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional public schools and public charter schools. The schools are part of the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, except for Ross Montessori School and Carbondale Community Charter School, which are public charter schools under the State Charter School Institute.

Among the standout schools in Carbondale, Carbondale Community Charter School and Ross Montessori School consistently perform well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Roaring Fork High School stands out for its diverse student population, with nearly equal percentages of White and Hispanic students, and strong performance on state assessments.

The schools in Carbondale show a wide range of student demographics, with varying percentages of Hispanic, White, and other racial/ethnic groups. Free/reduced lunch rates also differ, from 21.01% at Carbondale Community Charter School to 38.84% at Carbondale Middle School. Student-teacher ratios range from 8.5 at Carbondale Community Charter School to 18.8 at Roaring Fork High School, which may contribute to the higher performance of the elementary and middle schools compared to the high schools.