The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Colorado Springs for 2026 are Broadmoor Elementary School (9.0/10), Chipeta Elementary School (9.0/10), and Encompass Heights Elementary School (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 108 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.
- 19.0
- 29.0
- 38.9
- 48.8
- 58.8
- 68.7
- 78.6
- 88.6
- 98.4
- 108.4
All 108 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 108
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Broadmoor Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 324student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 2Chipeta Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 467student-teacher ratio 16.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 3Encompass Heights Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 556student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4Colorado International Language AcademycharterState Charter School Institutestudents 294student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 5Cheyenne Mountain Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 327student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 6The Classical Academy ChartercharterAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 1,871student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 7Woodmen-Roberts Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 414student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 8Gold Camp Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 451student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 9Foothills Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 400student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 10Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 546student-teacher ratio 18.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Pinon Valley Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 327student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 12Ray E Kilmer Elementary SchoolLewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In the Costudents 324student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 13Coperni 3charterState Charter School Institutestudents 412student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 14Chinook Trail Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 630student-teacher ratio 17.5:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 15Stratton Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 295student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Bristol Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 271student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 17Steele Elementary SchoolColorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of Estudents 270student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 18Ranch Creek ElementaryAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 608student-teacher ratio 17.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 19Skyway Park Elementary SchoolCheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of Estudents 305student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 20St Paul Catholic Schoolstudents 127student-teacher ratio 7.8:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 21Pioneer Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 342student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 22New Summit Charter AcademycharterAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 637student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 23Talbott Steam Innovation SchoolSchool District No. 3 In the County of EL Paso and State ofstudents 327student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 24Widefield 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
- 25Rockrimmon Elementary SchoolAcademy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso Anstudents 398student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Kindergarten–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.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Broadmoor Elementary School
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of E
324 students · 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–6th
Top 3% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 8.7
- Environment
- 8.8
- 2
Chipeta Elementary School
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of E
467 students · 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 8.3
- 3
Encompass Heights Elementary School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
556 students · 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 4% in Colorado
- Academics
- 8.1
- Growth
- 10.0
- Environment
- 7.5
- 4
Colorado International Language Academy
State Charter School Institute
294 students · 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 4% in Colorado · charter
- Academics
- 7.9
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 7.9
- 5
Cheyenne Mountain 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 5% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 7.9
- 6
The Classical Academy Charter
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
1,871 students · 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–6th
Top 6% in Colorado · charter
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 8.4
- Environment
- 8.3
- 7
Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
414 students · 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 7% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 8.0
- Environment
- 8.5
- 8
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 7% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 9.0
- 9
Foothills Elementary School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
400 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 10% in Colorado
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 8.1
- Environment
- 7.7
- 10
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
Academy School District No. 20 In the County of EL Paso An
546 students · 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 10% in Colorado
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 4.9
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Broadmoor Elementary School is the top-rated elementary school in Colorado Springs with a composite score of 9.0/10. 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 111 elementary schools, including 16 charter schools. Of these, 108 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Colorado Springs?
Among 108 Colorado Springs elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.3/10. 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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