6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado

197 schools · 111 Elementary · 28 Middle · 39 High · 19 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 181

Private: 16

Districts: 12

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Estimated Scores: 7%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $92,295
Median home value: $438,245
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 65%

How Colorado Springs compares

Colorado rank

#68 of 125

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Colorado avg (6.3)

Median household income

$92k

107% of Colorado median

Schools in this city

191

About Schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs puts 180 ranked public schools on the table for parents — a large market with meaningful range between top and bottom. The city average of 6.3 out of 10 reflects genuine spread: 73 schools, 41% of the total, score 7 or above. That's a substantial share of strong performers, giving families real choices that extend well beyond the default neighborhood assignment.

The highest-rated school in Colorado Springs is The Vanguard School, a high school scoring 9.4 out of 10. The elementary tier is unusually competitive at the top: Queen Palmer Elementary scores 9.2, Freedom Elementary 9.1, Woodmen-Roberts Elementary 9.0, and Colorado International Language Academy 8.9. Three elementary schools sit at 9.0 or above — a high-performer depth that's notable for a city this size. Parents of younger children have strong, concrete options to evaluate and compare side by side.

The 41% figure is the most practical anchor for neighborhood research. Four in ten schools clear 7 out of 10 — but six in ten don't. Colorado Springs rewards parents who check school scores before committing to an address. The 6.3 average means a zoned school may fall well below what's available through open enrollment or choice programs. Identifying that gap early avoids an unpleasant discovery after a lease is signed.

For parents with flexibility on location or enrollment, the top-to-average spread makes the research worth the time. The Vanguard School's 9.4 sits more than three points above the city average — a material difference in school outcomes, not a cosmetic one. Use rated scores alongside commute distance and program fit when building a shortlist. In a 180-school market with this much range, the choice of neighborhood and the choice of school are effectively the same decision.

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Elementary Schools

111 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Queen Palmer Elementary School 188 students · Kindergarten–5th	188	Kindergarten–5th	9.1
2	Colorado International Language Academy 294 students · Kindergarten–5th	294	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
3	Freedom Elementary School 382 students · Pre-K–5th	382	Pre-K–5th	8.8
4	Talbott STEAM Innovation School 327 students · Kindergarten–5th	327	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
5	Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School 414 students · Pre-K–5th	414	Pre-K–5th	8.6
6	Midland Elementary School 133 students · Pre-K–5th	133	Pre-K–5th	8.6
7	Foothills Elementary School 400 students · Kindergarten–5th	400	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
8	Encompass Heights Elementary School 556 students · Pre-K–5th	556	Pre-K–5th	8.5
9	Buena Vista Elementary School 237 students · Pre-K–5th	237	Pre-K–5th	8.5
10	Ray E Kilmer Elementary School 324 students · Pre-K–6th	324	Pre-K–6th	8.5
11	Pioneer Elementary School 342 students · Kindergarten–5th	342	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
12	King Elementary School 318 students · Pre-K–5th	318	Pre-K–5th	8.4
13	Pinon Valley Elementary School 327 students · Kindergarten–6th	327	Kindergarten–6th	8.2
14	Steele Elementary School 270 students · Kindergarten–5th	270	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
15	Chipeta Elementary School 467 students · Pre-K–5th	467	Pre-K–5th	8.2
16	Monterey Elementary School 222 students · Pre-K–5th	222	Pre-K–5th	8.2
17	Coperni 3 412 students · Kindergarten–8th	412	Kindergarten–8th	8.1
18	The Classical Academy Charter 1,871 students · Kindergarten–6th	1,871	Kindergarten–6th	8.1
19	Frontier Elementary School 294 students · Pre-K–5th	294	Pre-K–5th	8.0
20	Martinez Elementary School 442 students · Pre-K–5th	442	Pre-K–5th	8.0
21	Taylor Elementary School 190 students · Pre-K–5th	190	Pre-K–5th	7.9
22	Evans Elementary School 508 students · Pre-K–5th	508	Pre-K–5th	7.9
23	Bristol Elementary School 271 students · Kindergarten–5th	271	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
24	Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy 501 students · Kindergarten–8th	501	Kindergarten–8th	7.8
25	Pinello Elementary School 299 students · Kindergarten–5th	299	Kindergarten–5th	7.8

Show 86 more elementary schools

26	Antelope Trails Elementary School 306 students · Pre-K–5th	306	Pre-K–5th	7.7
27	Scott Elementary School 539 students · Pre-K–5th	539	Pre-K–5th	7.7
28	Edith Wolford Elementary School 371 students · Pre-K–5th	371	Pre-K–5th	7.6
29	Skyway Park Elementary School 305 students · Kindergarten–6th	305	Kindergarten–6th	7.6
30	Inspiration View Elementary School 516 students · Pre-K–5th	516	Pre-K–5th	7.6
31	Explorer Elementary School 453 students · Pre-K–5th	453	Pre-K–5th	7.5
32	Trailblazer Elementary School 222 students · Pre-K–5th	222	Pre-K–5th	7.5
33	Stetson Elementary School 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	7.5
34	Ridgeview Elementary School 599 students · Pre-K–5th	599	Pre-K–5th	7.5
35	Widefield Elementary School of the Arts 352 students · Kindergarten–5th	352	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
36	James Madison Charter Academy School 104 students · Kindergarten–8th	104	Kindergarten–8th	7.4
37	Gold Camp Elementary School 451 students · Kindergarten–6th	451	Kindergarten–6th	7.3
38	Howbert Elementary School 254 students · Pre-K–5th	254	Pre-K–5th	7.3
39	Ranch Creek Elementary 608 students · Pre-K–5th	608	Pre-K–5th	7.2
40	French Elementary School 514 students · Kindergarten–5th	514	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
41	Stratton Elementary School 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	7.1
42	ALLIES 121 students · 2nd–5th	121	2nd–5th	7.1
43	Prairie Hills Elementary School 348 students · Kindergarten–5th	348	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
44	Broadmoor Elementary School 324 students · Kindergarten–6th	324	Kindergarten–6th	7.0
45	Globe Charter School 66 students · Kindergarten–7th	66	Kindergarten–7th	7.0
46	Venetucci Elementary School 279 students · Kindergarten–5th	279	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
47	Grand Mountain School 1,041 students · Pre-K–8th	1,041	Pre-K–8th	7.0
48	Rockrimmon Elementary School 398 students · Kindergarten–5th	398	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
49	Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School 546 students · Pre-K–5th	546	Pre-K–5th	6.7
50	Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning 280 students · Kindergarten–8th	280	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
51	Mountain Song Community School 318 students · Kindergarten–8th	318	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
52	New Summit Charter Academy 637 students · Kindergarten–8th	637	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
53	Twain Elementary School 314 students · Pre-K–5th	314	Pre-K–5th	6.4
54	Remington Elementary School 554 students · Pre-K–5th	554	Pre-K–5th	6.4
55	Chinook Trail Elementary School 630 students · Kindergarten–5th	630	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
56	Henry Elementary School 333 students · Pre-K–5th	333	Pre-K–5th	6.3
57	Rogers Elementary School 280 students · Pre-K–5th	280	Pre-K–5th	6.3
58	Rudy Elementary School 391 students · Pre-K–5th	391	Pre-K–5th	6.2
59	West Elementary School 160 students · Pre-K–5th	160	Pre-K–5th	6.1
60	Grand Peak Academy 631 students · Kindergarten–8th	631	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
61	Grant Elementary School 337 students · Kindergarten–5th	337	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
62	Springs Ranch Elementary School 576 students · Pre-K–5th	576	Pre-K–5th	6.0
63	Rocky Mountain Classical Academy 1,127 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,127	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
64	Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School 516 students · Kindergarten–5th	516	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
65	High Plains Elementary School 249 students · Pre-K–5th	249	Pre-K–5th	5.9
66	Odyssey Elementary School 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	5.8
67	Carmel Community School 551 students · Kindergarten–8th	551	Kindergarten–8th	5.8
68	Bricker Elementary School 234 students · Pre-K–5th	234	Pre-K–5th	5.8
69	Webster Elementary School 568 students · Kindergarten–5th	568	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
70	Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School 327 students · Kindergarten–6th	327	Kindergarten–6th	5.7
71	Keller Elementary School 371 students · Pre-K–5th	371	Pre-K–5th	5.7
72	Sand Creek International School 593 students · Kindergarten–8th	593	Kindergarten–8th	5.7
73	Mountain Vista Community School 609 students · Pre-K–8th	609	Pre-K–8th	5.7
74	Monroe Elementary School 355 students · Pre-K–5th	355	Pre-K–5th	5.6
75	Academy Endeavour Elementary School 356 students · Pre-K–5th	356	Pre-K–5th	5.5
76	The Da Vinci Academy School 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	5.2
77	Wilson Elementary School 338 students · Pre-K–5th	338	Pre-K–5th	5.2
78	Turman Elementary School 207 students · Pre-K–5th	207	Pre-K–5th	5.2
79	Academy International Elementary School 398 students · Pre-K–5th	398	Pre-K–5th	4.9
80	Madison Elementary School 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	4.9
81	Roosevelt Charter Academy 471 students · Kindergarten–5th	471	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
82	Centennial Elementary School 332 students · Pre-K–5th	332	Pre-K–5th	4.9
83	Edison Elementary School 242 students · Pre-K–5th	242	Pre-K–5th	4.8
84	The Vanguard School (Elementary) 1,000 students · Kindergarten–6th	1,000	Kindergarten–6th	4.8
85	Oak Creek Elementary School 270 students · Pre-K–5th	270	Pre-K–5th	4.7
86	Jackson Elementary School 346 students · Pre-K–5th	346	Pre-K–5th	4.6
87	Penrose Elementary School 336 students · Pre-K–5th	336	Pre-K–5th	4.6
88	Wildflower Elementary School 338 students · Pre-K–5th	338	Pre-K–5th	4.5
89	Sunrise Elementary School 537 students · Kindergarten–5th	537	Kindergarten–5th	4.5
90	Mountain View Elementary School 566 students · Kindergarten–5th	566	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
91	Legacy Peak Elementary School 640 students · Pre-K–5th	640	Pre-K–5th	4.4
92	Audubon Elementary School 271 students · Pre-K–5th	271	Pre-K–5th	4.4
93	Fremont Elementary School 392 students · Pre-K–5th	392	Pre-K–5th	4.4
94	McAuliffe Elementary 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	4.4
95	Stratton Meadows Elementary School 300 students · Pre-K–5th	300	Pre-K–5th	4.4
96	Otero Elementary School 338 students · Pre-K–5th	338	Pre-K–5th	4.4
97	Columbia Elementary School 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	4.3
98	Adams Elementary School 343 students · Pre-K–5th	343	Pre-K–5th	4.3
99	Colorado Springs Charter Academy 296 students · Kindergarten–8th	296	Kindergarten–8th	4.2
100	Soaring Eagles Community School 718 students · Pre-K–7th	718	Pre-K–7th	4.2
101	Carver Elementary School 208 students · Kindergarten–5th	208	Kindergarten–5th	4.1
102	Weikel Elementary School 758 students · Pre-K–5th	758	Pre-K–5th	3.9
103	James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon 539 students · Kindergarten–5th	539	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
104	Giberson Elementary School 270 students · Pre-K–5th	270	Pre-K–5th	3.3
105	Atlas Preparatory Elementary School 282 students · Kindergarten–4th	282	Kindergarten–4th	2.8
Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 127 students · Pre-K–8th	127	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 127 students · Pre-K–8th	127	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	SPRINGS ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private 30 students · Kindergarten–8th	30	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
4	ROCKY MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI ACADEMY Private 25 students · Pre-K–4th	25	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
5	GOLDEN MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL LLC Private 2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	2	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
6	GIVING TREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

28 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	North Middle School 594 students · 6th–8th	594	6th–8th	8.6
2	The Classical Academy Middle School 441 students · 7th–8th	441	7th–8th	8.2
3	Holmes Middle School 498 students · 6th–8th	498	6th–8th	8.1
4	Sabin Middle School 568 students · 6th–8th	568	6th–8th	7.8
5	Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School 849 students · 6th–8th	849	6th–8th	7.5
6	Eagleview Middle School 914 students · 6th–8th	914	6th–8th	7.4
7	Village Middle School 132 students · 5th–8th	132	5th–8th	7.3
8	Mountain Ridge Middle School 720 students · 6th–8th	720	6th–8th	7.2
9	Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School 605 students · 7th–8th	605	7th–8th	7.1
10	Sproul Junior High School 510 students · 6th–8th	510	6th–8th	7.1
11	Jenkins Middle School 797 students · 6th–8th	797	6th–8th	6.9
12	Chinook Trail Middle School 1,073 students · 6th–8th	1,073	6th–8th	6.7
13	Russell Middle School 532 students · 6th–8th	532	6th–8th	6.6
14	Skyview Middle School 876 students · 6th–8th	876	6th–8th	6.2
15	The Vanguard School (Middle) 240 students · 7th–8th	240	7th–8th	6.2
16	James Irwin Charter Middle School 419 students · 6th–8th	419	6th–8th	6.0
17	Watson Junior High School 505 students · 6th–8th	505	6th–8th	5.8
18	Horizon Middle School 780 students · 6th–8th	780	6th–8th	5.7
19	Challenger Middle School 652 students · 6th–8th	652	6th–8th	5.6
20	Galileo School of Math and Science 308 students · 6th–8th	308	6th–8th	5.4
21	Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy 452 students · 6th–8th	452	6th–8th	5.0
22	Timberview Middle School 871 students · 6th–8th	871	6th–8th	4.9
23	Panorama Middle School 330 students · 6th–8th	330	6th–8th	4.9
24	Fox Meadow Middle School 407 students · 6th–8th	407	6th–8th	4.6
25	Mann Middle School 335 students · 6th–8th	335	6th–8th	4.3

Show 3 more middle schools

26	West Middle School 183 students · 6th–8th	183	6th–8th	4.2
27	Atlas Preparatory Middle School 458 students · 5th–8th	458	5th–8th	3.2
28	Orton Academy 115 students · 2nd–8th	115	2nd–8th	1.7

High Schools

39 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	The Vanguard School (High) 303 students · 9th–12th	303	9th–12th	9.1
2	Cheyenne Mountain High School 1,268 students · 9th–12th	1,268	9th–12th	7.8
3	The Classical Academy High School 581 students · 9th–12th	581	9th–12th	7.7
4	Discovery High School 62 students · 9th–12th	62	9th–12th	7.7
5	Liberty High School 1,589 students · 9th–12th	1,589	9th–12th	7.6
6	Odyssey Early College and Career Options 316 students · 9th–12th	316	9th–12th	7.5
7	Community Prep Charter School 167 students · 9th–12th	167	9th–12th	7.4
8	Aspen Valley Campus 103 students · 8th–12th	103	8th–12th	7.3
9	Rampart High School 1,342 students · 9th–12th	1,342	9th–12th	7.2
10	CIVA Charter Academy 181 students · 9th–12th	181	9th–12th	7.2
11	Monument Charter Academy Secondary School 516 students · 6th–12th	516	6th–12th	7.1
12	Palmer High School 1,344 students · 9th–12th	1,344	9th–12th	7.0
13	Sierra High School 822 students · 9th–12th	822	9th–12th	6.9
14	Pine Creek High School 1,913 students · 9th–12th	1,913	9th–12th	6.8
15	Power Technical 377 students · 6th–12th	377	6th–12th	6.8
16	Discovery Canyon Campus High School 1,048 students · 9th–12th	1,048	9th–12th	6.7
17	Career Readiness Academy 85 students · 9th–12th	85	9th–12th	6.6
18	James Irwin Charter High School 412 students · 9th–12th	412	9th–12th	6.5
19	Ascend College Prep 85 students · 11th–12th	85	11th–12th	6.2
20	TCA College Pathways 473 students · 7th–12th	473	7th–12th	6.2
21	Harrison High School 1,143 students · 9th–12th	1,143	9th–12th	5.9
22	Doherty High School 1,861 students · 9th–12th	1,861	9th–12th	5.7
23	Coronado High School 1,317 students · 9th–12th	1,317	9th–12th	5.6
24	Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center 275 students · 6th–12th	275	6th–12th	5.4
25	Eastlake High School of Colorado Springs 123 students · 9th–12th	123	9th–12th	5.2

Show 14 more high schools

26	Pikes Peak Early College 178 students · 9th–12th	178	9th–12th	5.1
27	Sand Creek High School 1,381 students · 9th–12th	1,381	9th–12th	5.0
28	The Bijou School 160 students · 9th–12th	160	9th–12th	4.6
29	Atlas Preparatory High School 481 students · 9th–12th	481	9th–12th	4.5
30	Widefield High School 1,239 students · 9th–12th	1,239	9th–12th	4.4
31	Vista Ridge High School 1,479 students · 9th–12th	1,479	9th–12th	4.3
32	Village High School 511 students · 9th–12th	511	9th–12th	4.2
33	Mitchell High School 784 students · 9th–12th	784	9th–12th	4.2
34	Achieve Online 326 students · 6th–12th	326	6th–12th	4.2
35	Mesa Ridge High School 1,255 students · 9th–12th	1,255	9th–12th	4.0
36	Hanover Junior-Senior High School 137 students · 6th–12th	137	6th–12th	3.7
37	Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs 648 students · 6th–12th	648	6th–12th	3.6
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL OF COLORADO Private 232 students · 9th–12th	232	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL Private 219 students · 9th–12th	219	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

19 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Thomas MacLaren State Charter School 965 students · Kindergarten–12th	965	Kindergarten–12th	7.2
2	The Haven School 238 students · Kindergarten–12th	238	Kindergarten–12th	6.4
3	Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind 160 students · Pre-K–12th	160	Pre-K–12th	6.3
4	Banning Lewis Ranch Academy 1,623 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,623	Kindergarten–12th	6.1
5	Aspire Online Academy 121 students · Kindergarten–12th	121	Kindergarten–12th	6.0
6	Spark Online Academy 205 students · Kindergarten–11th	205	Kindergarten–11th	5.6
7	Canon Elementary School 131 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	131	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.4
8	Widefield District 3 Preschool 383 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	383	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.4
9	Colorado Military Academy 569 students · Pre-K–12th	569	Pre-K–12th	5.0
10	Springs Studio for Academic Excellence 437 students · Kindergarten–12th	437	Kindergarten–12th	2.6
11	Zebulon Pike 25 students · 4th–12th	25	4th–12th	—
Private Schools 8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 58 students · Pre-K–12th	58	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL Private 286 students · Pre-K–12th	286	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	SPRINGS BAPTIST ACADEMY Private 51 students · Pre-K–12th	51	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	TWELVE STONES CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 90 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	90	Pre-K–Pre-K	Not Rated
5	EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 226 students · Pre-K–12th	226	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Private 222 students · Pre-K–12th	222	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	THE HILLSPRINGS LEARNING CENTER Private 22 students · UG–UG	22	UG–UG	Not Rated
8	KISHAMI ACADEMY Private 8 students · 4th–12th	8	4th–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado · 197 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 23 ZIP codes

Median Income

$92,295

Median Home Value

$438,245

Median Rent

$1,758/mo

Population

596,559

College Educated

41%

Homeownership

65%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Community Profile

Colorado Springs has a median household income of $92,295. It is a well-educated community where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $438,245, with a median rent of $1,758/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Colorado
Total Schools: 197
Elementary: 111
Middle: 28
High: 39
Districts: 12
Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Resources

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School Districts (12)

State Charter School Institute

44 schools · 19,593 students

Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

1 school · 160 students

EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES

9 schools · 4,113 students

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

39 schools · 25,674 students

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E

9 schools · 3,763 students

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

58 schools · 22,740 students

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

30 schools · 24,867 students

Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an

13 schools · 7,885 students

Hanover School District No. 28 in the county of El Paso an

3 schools · 271 students

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

28 schools · 12,024 students

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co

10 schools · 6,405 students

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

18 schools · 9,377 students

Nearby Cities

Fort Carson (4 schools)

9 mi

Manitou Springs (3 schools)

7 mi

Usaf Academy (2 schools)

9 mi

Falcon (7 schools)

10 mi

Fountain (10 schools)

14 mi

Chipita Park (1 school)

Palmer Lake (1 school)

19 mi

Woodland Park (5 schools)

Other Major Cities in Colorado

Top metros statewide by school count.

Denver 277 schools Aurora 115 schools Lakewood 54 schools Fort Collins 53 schools Pueblo 52 schools

Featured Rankings

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado

How many schools are in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Colorado Springs has 197 schools, including 181 public and 16 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Colorado Springs is 6.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The top-ranked school in Colorado Springs on MySchoolScout is Queen Palmer Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The top-ranked elementary school in Colorado Springs on MySchoolScout is Queen Palmer Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The top-ranked middle school in Colorado Springs on MySchoolScout is North Middle School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The top-ranked high school in Colorado Springs on MySchoolScout is The Vanguard School (high) with a composite score of 9.1/10.

How many school districts serve Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Colorado Springs is served by 12 school districts: State Charter School Institute, Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, Education Reenvisioned Boces, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an, Hanover School District No. 28 in the County of EL Paso an, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an, Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co, School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of.

What is the education level in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

According to Census data, 41% of adults in Colorado Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The median household income in Colorado Springs is approximately $92,295 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Yes, Colorado Springs has 16 private schools alongside 181 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Paul Catholic School with a score of 7.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Colorado Springs is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.