For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,339 students in Teller County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Teller County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Teller County, CO are Woodland Park High School, Columbine Elementary School and Cresson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Teller County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Teller County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Teller County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Park High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Panther Way
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2067
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Park Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Meadow Park Dr
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Way
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2051
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
739 Gold Hill Place
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Teller County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Teller County, CO include Woodland Park High School, Columbine Elementary School and Cresson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Teller County, CO?
8 public schools are located in Teller County, CO.
What percentage of students in Teller County, CO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Teller County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Teller County, CO?
Teller County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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