For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 225 students in Clear Creek County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Clear Creek County, CO are Georgetown Community School and Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Creek County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Clear Creek County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clear Creek County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 14th Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Clear Creek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 457
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Gr: K-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
The One Room School House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 3369
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clear Creek County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Clear Creek County, CO include Georgetown Community School and Carlson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clear Creekunty?
2 public schools are located in Clear Creekunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Creekunty?
Clear Creekunty public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clear Creekunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clear Creekunty include: Georgetown Community School vs. Carlson Elementary School, Carlson Elementary School vs. Georgetown Community School
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