For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,486 students in 80917, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 278 private students). 93% 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 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80917, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Doherty High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6400
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,916 students
Rank: #33.
Sabin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3605 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4740 Artistic Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4285 South Nonchalant Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
80917, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
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, CO?
5 public schools are located in 80917, CO.
What percentage of students in 80917, CO go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80917, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80917, CO?
80917, CO public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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