For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,976 students in 80909, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80909, CO are Colorado Springs Charter Academy, Coperni 3 and Jack Swigert Middle School. 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Jack Swigert Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Galileo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Alpine Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
80909, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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%
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 Jack Swigert Middle School.
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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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