For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,401 students in Teller County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Teller County, CO are Summit Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Teller County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Teller County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Teller County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 Meadow Park Dr
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Way
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2051
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Merit Academy
Charter School
600 E Kelley's Lane
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Gr: K-10 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Teller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 E Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Teller County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Teller County, CO include Summit Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tellerunty?
6 public elementary schools are located in Tellerunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Tellerunty?
Tellerunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tellerunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tellerunty include: Gateway Elementary School vs. Columbine Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School vs. Summit Elementary School, Cresson Elementary School vs. Summit Elementary School
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