For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,014 students in Estes Park, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 84 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Estes Park, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO are Estes Park High School, Estes Park Middle School and Estes Park K-5 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estes Park, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Estes Park have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Estes Park, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estes Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Estes Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4439
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4439
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Estes Park K-5 School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Estes Park, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
Estes Park Options School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1575 South St. Vrain Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2361
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2361
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO include Estes Park High School, Estes Park Middle School and Estes Park K-5 School.
How many public schools are located in Estes Park?
3 public schools are located in Estes Park.
What percentage of students in Estes Park go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Estes Park are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Estes Park?
Estes Park public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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