For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,316 students in Park County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Park County, CO are Platte Canyon High School, Deer Creek Elementary School and Fitzsimmons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Park County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Park County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte Canyon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57093 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
South Park High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Guffey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Main Street
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edith Teter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #88.
Lake George Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38874 Us Hwy 24
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Park County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Park County, CO include Platte Canyon High School, Deer Creek Elementary School and Fitzsimmons Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Parkunty?
8 public schools are located in Parkunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkunty?
Parkunty public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Parkunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Parkunty include: South Park Middle School vs. South Park High School, South Park High School vs. South Park Middle School, Edith Teter Elementary School vs. South Park High School
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