For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 284 students in Palmer Lake, CO.
The top ranked public school in Palmer Lake, CO is Palmer Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer Lake, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Palmer Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmer Lake, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Upper Glenway
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmer Lake, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Palmer Lake, CO include Palmer Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palmer Lake?
1 public schools are located in Palmer Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer Lake?
Palmer Lake public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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