For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,375 students in Woodland Park, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Woodland Park, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Woodland Park, CO are Woodland Park High 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.
Woodland Park, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Woodland Park 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodland Park, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Park High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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: 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%
Woodland Park, Colorado 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 schools in Woodland Park, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodland Park, CO include Woodland Park High School, Gateway Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Woodland Park?
4 public schools are located in Woodland Park.
What percentage of students in Woodland Park go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Woodland Park are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodland Park?
Woodland Park public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodland Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodland Park include: Gateway Elementary School vs. Columbine Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School
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