For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 680 students in 80517, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80517, CO are 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80517 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80517, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80517, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estes Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: n/an/a
Estes Park Options School
Alternative School
1575 South St. Vrain Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2361
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2361
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
80517, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80517, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80517, CO include Estes Park Middle School and Estes Park K-5 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80517?
3 public elementary schools are located in 80517.
What is the racial composition of students in 80517?
80517 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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