For the 2025 school year, there are 192 public schools serving 93,652 students in Colorado Springs, CO (there are 46 private schools, serving 6,370 private students). 94% 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), The Classical Academy High School and Ascend College Prep. 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 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colorado Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
The Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ascend College Prep
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1650 Telstar Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(877) 449-4199
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(877) 449-4199
Gr: 11-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
The Classical Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Gr: K-6 | 1,871 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Gold Camp Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Gr: 7-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Pine Creek High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-2600
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Pinon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Rockrimmon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
194 W Mikado Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5200
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Chinook Trail Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11795 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Village Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Gr: 5-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4700
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4700
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2424.
Pikes Peak Early College
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Northgate Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1800
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10215 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Odyssey Early College And Career Options
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3030.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Gr: K-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Allegheny Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-4500
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-4500
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Colorado Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Adult & Family Literacy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2883 So. Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Adult Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Gr: 11-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
702 Cragmor Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1750
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1750
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Coperni 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
525 E Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 21%
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
George Saiter School Of Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Gr: K-12
17050 South Peyton Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Gr: PK-5
1604 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
2727 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
New Horizons Day School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2883 South Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Palmer Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 35%
1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Shivers Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2555 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Spring Creek Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Gr: 4-12
Spring Creek Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Gr: 5-12
200 Loomis Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2185
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2185
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
924 West Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4800
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
West Valley School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2340 Robinson Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 635-1796
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 635-1796
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 17%
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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), The Classical Academy High School and Ascend College Prep.
How many public schools are located in Colorado Springs?
192 public schools are located in Colorado Springs.
What percentage of students in Colorado Springs go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Colorado Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colorado Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colorado Springs include: Widefield High School vs. Mesa Ridge High School, Mesa Ridge High School vs. Widefield High School, Trailblazer Elementary School vs. Chipeta Elementary School
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