The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Colorado Springs for 2026 are Stratton Elementary School (9.6/10), Gold Camp Elementary School (9.3/10), and Bristol Elementary School (9.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 105 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Colorado Springs ranks 105 elementary schools, giving families one of the broader school landscapes in Colorado to navigate. Queen Palmer Elementary School leads the field with a 9.1/10 composite score, followed closely by Colorado International Language Academy and Freedom Elementary, both at 8.8/10. Talbott STEAM Innovation School and Woodmen-Roberts Elementary round out the top five. The metro's average composite score sits at 6.4/10, but the distribution tells a more nuanced story — 47 schools, nearly half the ranked pool, score 7 or above. That means meaningful options exist across multiple neighborhoods and school types, not just at the very top. The table below lets you sort by score, school type, and other key metrics so you can quickly identify which schools align with your priorities. Start with the top performers or filter by your zip code to narrow the list.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.6
- 29.3
- 39.2
- 49.1
- 59.1
- 68.9
- 78.9
- 88.8
- 98.8
- 108.8
All 105 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 105
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Stratton Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 295student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 2Gold Camp Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 451student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 3Bristol Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 271student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 4Pinon Valley Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 327student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 5Howbert Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 254student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Pioneer Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 342student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 7Widefield Elementary School of the ArtsSchool District No. 3 In the County of EL Paso and State ofstudents 352student-teacher ratio 13.5:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 8Rockrimmon Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 398student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 9Explorer Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 453student-teacher ratio 17.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 10The Da Vinci Academy SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 437student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Edith Wolford Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 371student-teacher ratio 17.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 12Antelope Trails Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 306student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Freedom Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 382student-teacher ratio 17.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Remington Elementary SchoolEL Paso County Colorado School District 49students 554student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Academy International Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 398student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Rogers Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 280student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 17Buena Vista Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 237student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 18Turman Elementary SchoolHarrison School District No. 2 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 207student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 19Mountain Vista Community SchoolHarrison School District No. 2 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 609student-teacher ratio 13.5:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 20Broadmoor Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 324student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 21Audubon Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 271student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Wildflower Elementary SchoolHarrison School District No. 2 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 338student-teacher ratio 12.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 23Madison Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 310student-teacher ratio 13.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 24Stetson Elementary SchoolEL Paso County Colorado School District 49students 495student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Midland Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 133student-teacher ratio 12.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Colorado education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Colorado. Learn about our methodology.
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The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Stratton Elementary School
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of E
295 students · 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 9.1
- 2
Gold Camp Elementary School
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of E
451 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–6th
Top 1% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 9.0
- 3
Bristol Elementary School
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of E
271 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 8.5
- 4
Pinon Valley Elementary School
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of E
327 students · 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–6th
Top 2% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 7.9
- 5
Howbert Elementary School
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of E
254 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 7.6
- 6
Pioneer Elementary School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
342 students · 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 3% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 7.8
- 7
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
School District No. 3 In the County of EL Paso and State of
352 students · 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 4% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 7.2
- 8
Rockrimmon Elementary School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
398 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 4% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 6.3
- 9
Explorer Elementary School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
453 students · 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 4% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 5.4
- 10
The Da Vinci Academy School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
437 students · 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 4% in Colorado
- Academics
- 8.1
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 7.3
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Stratton Elementary School is the top-rated elementary school in Colorado Springs with a composite score of 9.6/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
Colorado Springs has 113 elementary schools, including 16 charter schools. Of these, 109 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Colorado Springs?
Among 109 Colorado Springs elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 7.0/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Colorado).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Colorado, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Colorado, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Colorado Springs elementary school rankings?
Colorado Springs has 16 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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