Top Rankings
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 740 students in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
740 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,264 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,551 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,264
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,551
$15,791
Best Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte Canyon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57093 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park manages 3 public schools serving 740 students.
What is the rank of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park is ranked #36 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park?
82% of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,551 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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