For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 740 students in Bailey, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Bailey, CO are Deer Creek Elementary School, Fitzsimmons Middle School and Platte Canyon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bailey have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bailey, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57093 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bailey, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Bailey, CO include Deer Creek Elementary School, Fitzsimmons Middle School and Platte Canyon High School.
How many public schools are located in Bailey?
3 public schools are located in Bailey.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey?
Bailey public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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