For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,323 students in Teller County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Teller County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Teller County, CO are Woodland Park High School, Woodland Park Middle School and Summit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Teller County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Teller County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Teller County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Panther Way
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2067
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 Meadow Park Dr
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Cresson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #77.
Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Merit Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
600 E Kelley's Lane
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Grades: K-9
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Teller County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Teller County, CO include Woodland Park High School, Woodland Park Middle School and Summit Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tellerunty?
8 public schools are located in Tellerunty.
What percentage of students in Tellerunty go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tellerunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tellerunty?
Tellerunty public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tellerunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tellerunty include: Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School vs. Woodland Park High School, Woodland Park High School vs. Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School, Gateway Elementary School vs. Columbine Elementary School
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