For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 284 students in Cripple Creek, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cripple Creek have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cripple Creek, CO (2025)
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
| 125 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
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cripple Creek, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cripple Creek, CO include Cresson Elementary School and Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cripple Creek?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cripple Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cripple Creek?
Cripple Creek public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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