For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 361 students in Deer Trail, CO.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Deer Trail have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Deer Trail, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deer Trail, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Deer Trail, CO include Deer Trail Elementary School and Deer Trail Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Deer Trail?
2 public schools are located in Deer Trail.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Trail?
Deer Trail public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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