Best 80920 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,461 students in 80920, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80920, CO are Mountain View Elementary School, Challenger Middle School and Academy International Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80920 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80920, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80920, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10215 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8025 Telegraph Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5100
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Timberview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8680 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9150 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
New Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7899 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 283-1731
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
High Plains Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2248 Vintage Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3755 Meadow Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80920, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80920, CO include Mountain View Elementary School, Challenger Middle School and Academy International Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80920?
11 public elementary schools are located in 80920.
What is the racial composition of students in 80920?
80920 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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