Best 80909 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,069 students in 80909, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80909, CO are Colorado Springs Charter Academy, Coperni 3 and Achieve Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80909, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Galileo School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 Alpine Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80909 Colorado

80909, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
410 Tiajuana
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
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80909, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80909, CO include Colorado Springs Charter Academy, Coperni 3 and Achieve Online.
How many public middle schools are located in 80909?
6 public middle schools are located in 80909.
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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