For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 351 students in Cripple Creek, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Cripple Creek, CO are Cresson Elementary School and Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cripple Creek, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cripple Creek have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cripple Creek, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cripple Creek, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Cripple Creek, CO include Cresson Elementary School and Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cripple Creek, CO?
2 public schools are located in Cripple Creek, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cripple Creek, CO?
Cripple Creek, CO public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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