What is the average number of students per school in Garfield County?

Among the top 25 schools in Garfield County, the average number of students per school is 374. Glenwood Springs High School has the highest number of students with 988, while Bridges has the lowest number of students with 81.

What is the student-teacher ratio for schools in Garfield County?

Among the top 25 schools in Garfield County, the average student-to-teacher ratio is 15. Roaring Fork High School has the highest ratio with 22, while Colorado Rocky Mountain School has the lowest ratio with 5.

How many schools are in Garfield County?

There are 33 schools in Garfield County. Check out their Niche profiles to find a school that best suits the needs of you and your child!

2023 Best Schools in Garfield County

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Alum: Graduate of 2004. CRMS was a great fit. It had strong academics (Plato and Shakespeare, Didion and Marquez), a great balance of work and sport, and promoted students' passionate ideals. I became a teacher, and have worked in schools from Vermont to California. Lots of schools make claims about prioritizing 'community' and 'values' - but very few walk the walk the way that CRMS does. I gained an appreciation of the arts, of the outdoors, and of an honest day's work. I took classes like Russian Lit (Tolstoy, Solzhenitsyn) and Eastern Philosophy (DT Suzuki, Thich Nhat Hanh); Ceramics and Photography; Geology and Environmental Science. From glass and metalwork to backpacking trips and canoeing, there's no other school like CRMS. It's not for everyone - no school is - but it is an incredible place for young people to grow and develop into the conscientious, capable, and creative adults our world needs.... Read 30 reviews
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
CARBONDALE, CO,
9-12,
30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Graduate of 2004. CRMS was a great fit. It had strong academics (Plato and Shakespeare, Didion and Marquez), a great balance of work and sport, and promoted students' passionate ideals. I became a....
Read 30 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 178,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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Senior: GSHS has a very robust curriculum and allows for a wide variety of extracurriculars and class options. There are several paths you can pursue through the school and many opportunities for various course levels. One issue I have had is with certain teachers and the policies associated with transgender students. Many teachers do not respect pronouns and have very gender-structured classes, which can be harmful to a child's identity.... Read 168 reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in Garfield County.
Glenwood Springs High School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
9-12,
168 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says GSHS has a very robust curriculum and allows for a wide variety of extracurriculars and class options. There are several paths you can pursue through the school and many opportunities for various....
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 988,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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#2 Best Public High Schools in Garfield County.
Roaring Fork High School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
9-12,
29 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I love going to school here, however it is very small and you don’t receive as many opportunities as you might at a larger school..
Read 29 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 392,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,
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#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Garfield County.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
K-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 135,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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Alum: I think my middle school experience was average, I say this because at that point in my life all I wanted to do is play call of duty and eat chips all day, so school would come second to pretty much everything. The reason I gave it 4/5 stars was because I love all the memories I made in CMS. Although I didn’t agree with some of the rules like the fact you couldn’t bring backpacks, I still think that my experience at CMS was decent.... Read 1 review
#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Garfield County.
Carbondale Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
5-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I think my middle school experience was average, I say this because at that point in my life all I wanted to do is play call of duty and eat chips all day, so school would come second to pretty much....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 361,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Alum: I loved the local Support system that the school has set in place. It is located between two rival schools and offers a fantastic medium. The staff is very student oriented and their focus is on the success of the children. Every year, they have their pep rallies for homecoming and prom season. What is unique about these are their involvement in the community. Homecoming parades march down the middle of the neighboring towns and have a variations activities for the community. This includes the younger generations and schools. It enrolls the community in a sense of tradition and history of the school which is unique and very fulfilling. I would definitely recommend this school for kids that are looking for the old town feel, mixed with the competitiveness or near town rivalries. The sports programs are excellent and growing.... Read 72 reviews
#3 Best Public High Schools in Garfield County.
Coal Ridge High School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
9-12,
72 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I loved the local Support system that the school has set in place. It is located between two rival schools and offers a fantastic medium. The staff is very student oriented and their focus is on....
Read 72 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 552,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Garfield County.
Two Rivers Community School
Colorado Charter School Institute, CO,
K-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 373,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Garfield County.
Sopris Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 343,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#4 Best Public High Schools in Garfield County.
Grand Valley High School
Garfield County School District 16, CO,
9-12,
38 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Awesome school. Did very well to prepare me for college. AP programs were great and the extracurriculars were the best..
Read 38 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 303,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Cactus Valley Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 408,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Glenwood Springs Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
6-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says I went here and liked it, it was middle school. Not much happened. I enjoyed 8th grade a lot, meh. OK..
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 469,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Riverview School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
PK, K-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 339,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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Bridges
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
9-12,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 81,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Crystal River Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
PK, K-4,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 330,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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Ross Montessori School
Blue checkmark.
Colorado Charter School Institute, CO,
K-8,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 313,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
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Highland Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 449,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Roaring Fork School District, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 444,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
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Riverside School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 479,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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Wamsley Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 351,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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Kathryn Senor Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 279,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Senior: Yampah helped me follow my dreams and figure out what I want to do in my life. The staff is beyond supportive and the opportunities presented to me have changed my life. The downside is the student culture seeming to get worse every year until the it's no longer about taking advantage of more freedom to graduate early and further education but about partying and doing as little work as possible. I hope to see the culture turn back around for students to get the best education they can.... Read 2 reviews
Yampah Mountain School
Public School,
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO,
6-12,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Yampah helped me follow my dreams and figure out what I want to do in my life. The staff is beyond supportive and the opportunities presented to me have changed my life. The downside is the student....
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 132,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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Elk Creek Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 246,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Rifle High School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
9-12,
117 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I loved it! I am so thankful for Rifle High School. For a small town school, it was pretty good. The staff is amazing..
Read 117 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 757,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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Graham Mesa Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Garfield School District No. Re-2, CO,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 403,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Grand Valley Middle School
Garfield County School District 16, CO,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 253,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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What is the average number of students per school in Garfield County?: Among the top 25 schools in Garfield County, the average number of students per school is 374. Glenwood Springs High School has the highest number of students with 988, while Bridges has the lowest number of students with 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio for schools in Garfield County?: Among the top 25 schools in Garfield County, the average student-to-teacher ratio is 15. Roaring Fork High School has the highest ratio with 22, while Colorado Rocky Mountain School has the lowest ratio with 5.
How many schools are in Garfield County?: There are 33 schools in Garfield County. Check out their Niche profiles to find a school that best suits the needs of you and your child!

2023 Best Schools in Garfield County

Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Glenwood Springs High School

Glenwood Springs High School

Roaring Fork High School

Roaring Fork High School

Carbondale Community Charter School

Carbondale Community Charter School

Carbondale Middle School

Carbondale Middle School

Coal Ridge High School

Coal Ridge High School

Two Rivers Community School

Two Rivers Community School

Sopris Elementary School

Sopris Elementary School

Grand Valley High School

Grand Valley High School

Cactus Valley Elementary School

Cactus Valley Elementary School

Glenwood Springs Middle School

Glenwood Springs Middle School

Riverview School

Riverview School

Bridges

Bridges

Crystal River Elementary School

Crystal River Elementary School

Ross Montessori School

Ross Montessori School

Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School

Glenwood Springs Elementary School

Glenwood Springs Elementary School

Riverside School

Riverside School

Wamsley Elementary School

Wamsley Elementary School

Kathryn Senor Elementary School

Kathryn Senor Elementary School

Yampah Mountain School

Yampah Mountain School

Elk Creek Elementary School

Elk Creek Elementary School

Rifle High School

Rifle High School

Graham Mesa Elementary School

Graham Mesa Elementary School

Grand Valley Middle School

Grand Valley Middle School

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