For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 843 students in Woodland Park, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Woodland Park, CO are Gateway Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodland Park, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Woodland Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Woodland Park, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Way
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2051
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Merit Academy
Charter School
600 E Kelley's Lane
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Gr: K-10 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Woodland Park, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 E Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Woodland Park, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Woodland Park, CO include Gateway Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Woodland Park?
3 public elementary schools are located in Woodland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodland Park?
Woodland Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Woodland Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Woodland Park include: Gateway Elementary School vs. Columbine Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School
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