For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 516 students in Bailey, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bailey, CO are Deer Creek Elementary School and Fitzsimmons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bailey have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Bailey, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57093 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bailey, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bailey, CO include Deer Creek Elementary School and Fitzsimmons Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bailey?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bailey.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey?
Bailey 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).
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