For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 729 students in Park County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Park County, CO are Deer Creek Elementary School, Guffey Charter School and Edith Teter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Park County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Park County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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.
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%
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 preschools in Park County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Park County, CO include Deer Creek Elementary School, Guffey Charter School and Edith Teter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Parkunty?
4 public preschools are located in Parkunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkunty?
Parkunty public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Parkunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Parkunty include: Guffey Charter School vs. Lake George Charter School, Lake George Charter School vs. Guffey Charter School
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