For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 417 students in Fairplay, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Fairplay, CO are South Park High School, Edith Teter Elementary School and South Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairplay, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fairplay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairplay, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Park High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edith Teter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairplay, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Fairplay, CO include South Park High School, Edith Teter Elementary School and South Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fairplay?
3 public schools are located in Fairplay.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairplay?
Fairplay public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fairplay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairplay include: South Park Middle School vs. South Park High School, South Park High School vs. South Park Middle School, Edith Teter Elementary School vs. South Park High School
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