For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,191 students in 81212, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 81212, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 81212, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81212 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81212, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81212, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Canon City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Canon City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Harrison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
81212, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Gr: 1-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81212, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81212, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 81212?
8 public schools are located in 81212.
What percentage of students in 81212 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 81212 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81212?
81212 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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