For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,038 students in Manitou Springs, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Manitou Springs, CO are Manitou Springs High School, Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitou Springs, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Manitou Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manitou Springs, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manitou Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2074
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2074
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Manitou Springs Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manitou Springs, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Manitou Springs, CO include Manitou Springs High School, Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Manitou Springs?
3 public schools are located in Manitou Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitou Springs?
Manitou Springs public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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