For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 687 students in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Colorado Springs are 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.
The neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, CO include Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westlorado Springs, Manitou Springs?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westlorado Springs, Manitou Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westlorado Springs, Manitou Springs?
the neighborhood of Westlorado Springs, Manitou Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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