For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 288 students in Fairplay, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairplay, CO are Edith Teter Elementary School and South Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairplay, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairplay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Fairplay, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Edith Teter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairplay, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairplay, CO include Edith Teter Elementary School and South Park Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairplay?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fairplay.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairplay?
Fairplay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Fairplay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fairplay include: South Park Middle School vs. Edith Teter Elementary School, Edith Teter Elementary School vs. South Park Middle School
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