For the 2026 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 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
80517, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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