For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 298 students in Cripple Creek, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cripple Creek, CO are Cresson Elementary School and Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cripple Creek, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cripple Creek have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cripple Creek, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cripple Creek, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cripple Creek, CO include Cresson Elementary School and Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cripple Creek?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cripple Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cripple Creek?
Cripple Creek public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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