| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Fork School District RE-1 | Glenwood Springs | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 5,771 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Garfield School District RE-2 | New Castle | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 4,662 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Garfield County School District 16 | Parachute | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,198 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Garfield County compares
Together they enroll 11,631 students across 29 schools. The largest is Roaring Fork School District RE-1 with 5,771 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Garfield County, Colorado
Garfield County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Garfield County is Roaring Fork School District RE-1 (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Garfield County, CO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Garfield County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Garfield County, CO?
Of the districts serving Garfield County, Roaring Fork School District RE-1 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 50th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.