Best Estes Park Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,003 students in Estes Park, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 84 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Estes Park, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO are Estes Park High School, Estes Park Middle School and Estes Park K-5 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estes Park, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Estes Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Estes Park, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estes Park High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Estes Park Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4439
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Estes Park K-5 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Estes Park Options School
Alternative School
1575 South St. Vrain Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2361
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
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Estes Park, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO include Estes Park High School, Estes Park Middle School and Estes Park K-5 School.
How many public schools are located in Estes Park?
4 public schools are located in Estes Park.
What percentage of students in Estes Park go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Estes Park are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Estes Park?
Estes Park public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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