Best 80440 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 398 students in 80440, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80440, CO are South Park High School, South Park Middle School and Edith Teter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80440 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80440, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80440, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Park High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Edith Teter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80440, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80440, CO include South Park High School, South Park Middle School and Edith Teter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80440?
3 public schools are located in 80440.
What is the racial composition of students in 80440?
80440 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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