For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 225 students in Clear Creek County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clear Creek County, CO are Georgetown Community School and Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Creek County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clear Creek County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Clear Creek County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 14th Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Clear Creek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 457
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Gr: K-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
The One Room School House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 3369
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clear Creek County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clear Creek County, CO include Georgetown Community School and Carlson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clear Creekunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clear Creekunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Creekunty?
Clear Creekunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Clear Creekunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clear Creekunty include: Georgetown Community School vs. Carlson Elementary School, Carlson Elementary School vs. Georgetown Community School
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