For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,124 students in 80917, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 272 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 80917, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80917, CO are Rudy Elementary School, Doherty High School and Sabin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80917 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80917, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80917, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Doherty High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6400
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sabin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3605 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4740 Artistic Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4285 South Nonchalant Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80917, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80917, CO include Rudy Elementary School, Doherty High School and Sabin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80917?
5 public schools are located in 80917.
What percentage of students in 80917 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 80917 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80917?
80917 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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