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Best Teller County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,401 students in Teller County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Teller County, CO are Summit Elementary School, Gateway 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 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Teller County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Teller County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
490 Meadow Park Dr
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Panther Way
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 N. B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Merit Academy
Charter School
600 E Kelley's Lane
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Gr: K-10 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Teller County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodland Park Middle School (Closed 2024)
600 E Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

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 Summit Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tellerunty?
6 public elementary schools are located in Tellerunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Tellerunty?
Tellerunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tellerunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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