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3 schools in Basalt

Colorado · Public K-12

Basalt hosts 3 public K-12 schools inside Colorado, collectively enrolling about 1,320 students (around 440 per campus).

7-year change in Basalt

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,320
-219 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 41%
% Hispanic
62%
was 56%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,335
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,320
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Basalt Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04539
Basalt High SchoolHigh09-12414
Basalt Middle SchoolMiddle05-08367

About Basalt

Basalt, Colorado is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,320 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 14%: 1,539 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,320 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 56% to 62% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Basalt discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Basalt, Colorado?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Basalt, with a combined enrollment of about 1,320.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Basalt?
Basalt has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Basalt?
Basalt Elementary School is the largest public school in Basalt by enrollment, with approximately 539 students.
What school districts serve Basalt?
Basalt public schools are operated by Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Basalt cover?
Public schools in Basalt serve students from pre-K through grade 12.