Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) is an independent boarding and day school in Carbondale, Colorado, founded in 1953. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, CRMS enrolls approximately 175 students on its stunning 275-acre ranch campus in the Roaring Fork Valley. The school is renowned for its rigorous academics combined with extraordinary outdoor education and environmental stewardship programs. CRMS students undertake outdoor expeditions including rock climbing, mountaineering, river kayaking, and backcountry skiing as integral parts of their education. The school's small size fosters an exceptionally close community where students, faculty, and staff build deep relationships. CRMS offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum with strong writing, arts, and scientific programs. The school's Working Ranch Program teaches agricultural skills, animal husbandry, and environmental responsibility. CRMS graduates are admitted to highly selective colleges and universities. The school is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.