For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,736 students in 80902, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80902, CO are Weikel Elementary School, Patriot Elementary School and Carson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80902 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80902, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80902, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weikel Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6565 Lindstrom Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7010 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1460
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1460
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Prussman Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1610
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1610
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Mountainside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5506 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chiles Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80902, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80902, CO include Weikel Elementary School, Patriot Elementary School and Carson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80902?
5 public schools are located in 80902.
What is the racial composition of students in 80902?
80902 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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