For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 277 students in 80440, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80440, CO are South Park Middle School and Edith Teter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80440 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80440, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80440, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Edith Teter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80440, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80440, CO include South Park Middle School and Edith Teter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80440?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80440.
What is the racial composition of students in 80440?
80440 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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