Top 5 Best Park County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,058 students in Park County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Park County, CO are Fitzsimmons Middle School, Deer Creek Elementary School and South Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Park County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Park County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
57093 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
South Park Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #44.
Lake George Charter School
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38874 Us Hwy 24
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Guffey Charter School
Charter School
Reading: ≥50%
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 Main Street
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Edith Teter Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Park County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Park County, CO include Fitzsimmons Middle School, Deer Creek Elementary School and South Park Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Park County, CO?
6 public elementary schools are located in Park County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Park County, CO?
Park County, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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