For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 393 students in Park County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Park County, CO are Fitzsimmons Middle School, Guffey Charter 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Park County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Park County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Guffey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1459 Main Street
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Lake George Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38874 Us Hwy 24
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Park County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Park County, CO include Fitzsimmons Middle School, Guffey Charter School and South Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Parkunty?
4 public middle schools are located in Parkunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkunty?
Parkunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Parkunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Parkunty include: Guffey Charter School vs. Lake George Charter School, Lake George Charter School vs. Guffey Charter School
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