Garfield County Public Schools
Garfield County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
28
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,273
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Garfield County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Garfield County has 3 district entries. Garfield School District No. Re-2 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 10 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. GLENWOOD SPRINGS has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Garfield County
Reported Enrollment
10,273
28 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Garfield County
Garfield School District No. Re-2
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
Colorado River BOCES
28 Public Schools in Garfield County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Profile | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81601Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,002 |
| Rifle High School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | RIFLE, 81650Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 791 |
| Rifle Middle School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | RIFLE, 81650Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 623 |
| Coal Ridge High School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | NEW CASTLE, 81647Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 527 |
| Riverside School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | NEW CASTLE, 81647Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 468 |
| Cactus Valley Elementary School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | SILT, 81652Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 463 |
| Highland Elementary School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | RIFLE, 81650Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 451 |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Listed only | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81602Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 437 |
| Roaring Fork High School | Listed only | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | CARBONDALE, 81623Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 427 |
| Graham Mesa Elementary School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | RIFLE, 81650Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 425 |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Listed only | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | CARBONDALE, 81623Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 417 |
| Glenwood Springs Middle School | Listed only | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81601Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 408 |
| Wamsley Elementary School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | RIFLE, 81650Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 395 |
| Riverview School | Listed only | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81601Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 387 |
| Bea Underwood Elementary School | Listed only | Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi | PARACHUTE, 81635Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Carbondale Middle School | Listed only | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | CARBONDALE, 81623Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 345 |
| Sopris Elementary School | Listed only | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81602Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 342 |
| Grand Valley High School | Listed only | Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi | PARACHUTE, 81635Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 317 |
| Kathryn Senor Elementary School | Listed only | Garfield School District No. Re-2 | NEW CASTLE, 81647Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 273 |
| Ross Montessori School | Listed only | State Charter School Institute | CARBONDALE, 81623Town: Remote | KG–8 | Charter | 250 |
Glenwood Springs High School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81601 / Town: Remote
Rifle High School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
RIFLE, 81650 / Town: Remote
Rifle Middle School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
RIFLE, 81650 / Town: Remote
Coal Ridge High School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
NEW CASTLE, 81647 / Rural: Fringe
Riverside School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
NEW CASTLE, 81647 / Town: Remote
Cactus Valley Elementary School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
SILT, 81652 / Town: Remote
Highland Elementary School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
RIFLE, 81650 / Town: Remote
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81602 / Town: Remote
Roaring Fork High School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
CARBONDALE, 81623 / Town: Remote
Graham Mesa Elementary School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
RIFLE, 81650 / Rural: Fringe
Crystal River Elementary School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
CARBONDALE, 81623 / Town: Remote
Glenwood Springs Middle School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81601 / Town: Remote
Wamsley Elementary School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
RIFLE, 81650 / Town: Remote
Riverview School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81601 / Rural: Fringe
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
PARACHUTE, 81635 / Town: Distant
Carbondale Middle School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
CARBONDALE, 81623 / Town: Remote
Sopris Elementary School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, 81602 / Rural: Fringe
Grand Valley High School
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
PARACHUTE, 81635 / Rural: Fringe
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
NEW CASTLE, 81647 / Town: Remote
Ross Montessori School
State Charter School Institute
CARBONDALE, 81623 / Town: Remote
Garfield County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Garfield County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Garfield County public school directory?
The directory lists 28 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Garfield County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Garfield County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Garfield County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Garfield County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Garfield County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.