For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,426 students in 80808, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80808, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80808, CO are Calhan Secondary School, Calhan Elementary School and Ellicott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80808 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80808, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80808, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: 6-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Calhan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Ellicott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Ellicott Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Ellicott Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
80808, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80808, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80808, CO include Calhan Secondary School, Calhan Elementary School and Ellicott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80808?
5 public schools are located in 80808.
What percentage of students in 80808 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80808 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80808?
80808 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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