For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,744 students in Teller County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Teller County, CO are Woodland Park Middle School, Summit Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Teller County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Teller County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Teller County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 elementary schools in Teller County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Teller County, CO include Woodland Park Middle School, Summit Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tellerunty?
7 public elementary schools are located in Tellerunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Tellerunty?
Tellerunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tellerunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tellerunty include: Gateway Elementary School vs. Columbine Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School vs. Summit Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School vs. Summit Elementary School
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