For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 144 students in Idaho Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Idaho Springs, CO is Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho Springs, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Idaho Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Idaho Springs, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Co 103
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Idaho Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The One Room School House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 3369
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Idaho Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Idaho Springs, CO include Carlson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Idaho Springs?
1 public schools are located in Idaho Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho Springs?
Idaho Springs public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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