For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,038 students in 80829, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80829, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 80829 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80829, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 80829, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Manitou Springs Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80829, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80829, CO include Manitou Springs High School, Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80829?
3 public schools are located in 80829.
What is the racial composition of students in 80829?
80829 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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