For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 882 students in Estes Park, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 111 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Estes Park, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO are Estes Park High School, Estes Park Middle School and Estes Park K-5 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estes Park, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Estes Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Estes Park, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estes Park High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Estes Park Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4439
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4439
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Estes Park K-5 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Estes Park, CO include Estes Park High School, Estes Park Middle School and Estes Park K-5 School.
How many public schools are located in Estes Park?
3 public schools are located in Estes Park.
What percentage of students in Estes Park go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Estes Park are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Estes Park?
Estes Park public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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