Public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO
8 open public schools with an address in Glenwood Springs, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,210
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Glenwood Springs public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,210 students, an average of 401 per school. The largest campus is Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), and the largest elementary school is Glenwood Springs Elementary School (452).
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Glenwood Springs
Elementary schools in Glenwood Springs
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | PK–05 | 452 | 10.9:1 | |
| Riverview School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | PK–08 | 383 | 13.6:1 | |
| Sopris Elementary School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | PK–05 | 392 | 14.9:1 | |
| Two Rivers Community School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Charter | KG–08 | 390 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Glenwood Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs Middle School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | 06–08 | 380 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Glenwood Springs
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | 09–12 | 1,032 | 18.5:1 | |
| Yampah Mountain School Colorado River BOCES · Alternative School | 09–12 | 181 | 15.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Glenwood Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Yampah Mountain High School Nursery Colorado River BOCES | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.1%
- Hispanic58.7%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Glenwood Springs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,210 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Glenwood Springs
How many public schools are in Glenwood Springs, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Glenwood Springs: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,210 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Glenwood Springs?
Schools with an address in Glenwood Springs belong to 2 education agencies, led by Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 (6 schools), Colorado River BOCES (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Glenwood Springs, with 1,032 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Glenwood Springs?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Glenwood Springs are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Two Rivers Community School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Glenwood Springs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Glenwood Springs public schools is 14.1:1, lower than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Glenwood Springs guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities