For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 963 students in Park County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Park County, CO are Deer Creek Elementary School, Fitzsimmons Middle School and Guffey Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Park County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Park County (2026)
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.
Guffey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1459 Main Street
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Edith Teter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Lake George Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38874 Us Hwy 24
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Park County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Park County, CO include Deer Creek Elementary School, Fitzsimmons Middle School and Guffey Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parkunty?
6 public elementary schools are located in Parkunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkunty?
Parkunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Parkunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Parkunty include: South Park Middle School vs. Edith Teter Elementary School, Edith Teter Elementary School vs. South Park Middle School
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