Park County Schools & Education
Park County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,380
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#38
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Park County
Measured School Summary
Park County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 78.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,380 per pupil, Park County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Park County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
29/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #38 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
78.9%
4.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,380
$67 below the state average
School coverage
8
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Park County has 8 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Park County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Park County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#38
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
Elementary to high school visible
797 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Park County School District No. Re-2
Elementary to high school visible
595 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Park County School District No. Re-2 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Park County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Park County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Park County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Schooling in the Mountains
Park County manages 8 public schools for 1,392 students across two school districts. The system includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to serve its high-altitude communities.
Platte Canyon and Charter Options
The Platte Canyon School District is the county's largest, serving 797 students. Charter schools play a significant role here, representing 25% of all schools, including the 142-student Lake George Charter School.
One Hundred Percent Rural Learning
All 8 schools in Park County are located in rural settings, reflecting the county's rugged geography. The average school size is 174 students, with Deer Creek Elementary being the largest at 400 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Park County
Reported Enrollment
1,392
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
25% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Park County
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
Park County School District No. Re-2
8 Public Schools in Park County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Elementary School | Record | Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park | BAILEY, 80421Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 400 |
| Platte Canyon High School | Record | Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park | BAILEY, 80421Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 228 |
| Edith Teter Elementary School | Record | Park County School District No. Re-2 | FAIRPLAY, 80440Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 211 |
| Fitzsimmons Middle School | Record | Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park | BAILEY, 80421Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 169 |
| Lake George Charter School | Record | Park County School District No. Re-2 | LAKE GEORGE, 80827Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Charter | 142 |
| South Park High School | Record | Park County School District No. Re-2 | FAIRPLAY, 80440Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 124 |
| South Park Middle School | Record | Park County School District No. Re-2 | FAIRPLAY, 80440Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 98 |
| Guffey Charter School | Record | Park County School District No. Re-2 | GUFFEY, 80820Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Charter | 20 |
Deer Creek Elementary School
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
BAILEY, 80421 / Rural: Distant
Platte Canyon High School
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
BAILEY, 80421 / Rural: Distant
Edith Teter Elementary School
Park County School District No. Re-2
FAIRPLAY, 80440 / Rural: Remote
Fitzsimmons Middle School
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
BAILEY, 80421 / Rural: Distant
Lake George Charter School
Park County School District No. Re-2
LAKE GEORGE, 80827 / Rural: Distant
South Park High School
Park County School District No. Re-2
FAIRPLAY, 80440 / Rural: Remote
South Park Middle School
Park County School District No. Re-2
FAIRPLAY, 80440 / Rural: Remote
Guffey Charter School
Park County School District No. Re-2
GUFFEY, 80820 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,380
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Park County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Park County, Colorado?
Park County manages 8 public schools for 1,392 students across two school districts. The system includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to serve its high-altitude communities.
What are the major school districts in Park County, Colorado?
The Platte Canyon School District is the county's largest, serving 797 students. Charter schools play a significant role here, representing 25% of all schools, including the 142-student Lake George Charter School.
What is the school experience like in Park County?
All 8 schools in Park County are located in rural settings, reflecting the county's rugged geography. The average school size is 174 students, with Deer Creek Elementary being the largest at 400 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.