Best Public Schools in Bailey, CO

The city of Bailey, Colorado is home to three high-performing schools in the Platte Canyon School District No. 1: Deer Creek Elementary School, Platte Canyon High School, and Fitzsimmons Middle School. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Fitzsimmons Middle School and Platte Canyon High School standing out for their exceptional academic achievements.

Fitzsimmons Middle School is a standout, ranking 71 out of 485 Colorado middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in both English Language Arts and Math, with 64.6% and 46.5% of students, respectively, scoring proficient or better on CMAS tests, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Platte Canyon High School also shines, ranking 92 out of 349 Colorado high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's students excel on SAT and PSAT tests, with 74% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Reading and Writing, and an impressive 47.6% proficient or better in CMAS Science.

While Deer Creek Elementary School is still performing well, it lags behind the other two schools in terms of statewide ranking and test scores. However, the overall performance of the schools in the Platte Canyon School District is impressive, with the district itself ranked 14 out of 116 districts in Colorado and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The schools' low student-teacher ratios, particularly at Fitzsimmons Middle School, may contribute to their strong academic results and college-readiness of their students.