Top 10 Best Colorado Springs Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 195 public schools serving 94,781 students in Colorado Springs, CO (there are 49 private schools, serving 6,641 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Colorado Springs, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Colorado Springs, CO are The Vanguard School (High), Ascend College Prep and Pikes Peak Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado Springs, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Colorado Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Colorado Springs, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ascend College Prep
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1650 Telstar Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(720) 459-2594
Grades: 11-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pikes Peak Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #77.
The Classical Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Grades: K-6
| 1,853 students
Rank: #88.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 7-8
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
Gold Camp Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1111.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Grades: 7-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1212.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1313.
Pine Creek High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #1414.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1515.
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1616.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Grades: 7-12
| 461 students
Rank: #1717.
Pinon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #1818.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1919.
Chinook Trail Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11795 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #2020.
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 Northgate Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Journey K8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Rockrimmon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
194 W Mikado Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5200
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #2323.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,099 students
Rank: #2424.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4700
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2828.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
890 North Walnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4000
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #3131.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #3232.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #3333.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10215 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #3434.
Rampart High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #3535.
Village High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
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Colorado Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
2883 So. Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Grades: 11-12
| 213 students
702 Cragmor Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
17050 South Peyton Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1604 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
2727 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
2883 South Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
2555 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Special Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,060 students
1355 Kelly Johnson
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1970
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
924 West Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
2340 Robinson Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 635-1796
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Grades: K-5
| 173 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Colorado Springs, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Colorado Springs, CO include The Vanguard School (High), Ascend College Prep and Pikes Peak Early College.
How many public schools are located in Colorado Springs, CO?
195 public schools are located in Colorado Springs, CO.
What percentage of students in Colorado Springs, CO go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Colorado Springs, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs, CO public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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