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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 688 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 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
688 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
52,573 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 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,578 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,375 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,578
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,375
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park Public Schools (2026-27)
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.
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: #33.
Platte Canyon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 688 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 176 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (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 $19,375 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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