For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 398 students in Fairplay, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairplay, CO are South Park High School, South Park Middle School and Edith Teter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairplay, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fairplay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairplay, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Park High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Edith Teter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2949
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairplay, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairplay, CO include South Park High School, South Park Middle School and Edith Teter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairplay?
3 public schools are located in Fairplay.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairplay?
Fairplay public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fairplay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairplay include: South Park Middle School vs. South Park High School, South Park High School vs. South Park Middle School, Edith Teter Elementary School vs. South Park High School
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