For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 361 students in Deer Trail, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deer Trail, CO are Deer Trail Elementary School and Deer Trail Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer Trail, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deer Trail have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Deer Trail, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Deer Trail, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deer Trail, CO include Deer Trail Elementary School and Deer Trail Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deer Trail?
2 public elementary schools are located in Deer Trail.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Trail?
Deer Trail public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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