For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,738 students in 80908, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80908, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80908, CO are Pine Creek High School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Edith Wolford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80908 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80908, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80908, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Encompass Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Grand Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Gr: K-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80908, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80908, CO include Pine Creek High School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Edith Wolford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80908?
5 public schools are located in 80908.
What percentage of students in 80908 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80908 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80908?
80908 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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