For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 492 students in Park County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Park County, CO are South Park High School, Platte Canyon High School and Lake George Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Park County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Park County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Platte Canyon High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Park County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Park High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Platte Canyon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lake George Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38874 Us Hwy 24
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Park County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Park County, CO include South Park High School, Platte Canyon High School and Lake George Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Parkunty?
3 public high schools are located in Parkunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkunty?
Parkunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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