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#42 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 22% of private schools

The Colorado Springs School

School · Colorado Springs, CO

A private school in Colorado Springs, CO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

21 BROADMOOR AVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

  • 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment286
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Colorado Springs School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,047

Median home value

$543,400

Median rent

$1,634/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White68.5%
Asian9.4%
Two or More8.4%
Hispanic7.0%
Black4.5%
Pacific Islander1.4%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Canon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK0.7 mi131Compare →
Zebulon PikeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–122.4 mi25Compare →
Aspire Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.6K–122.6 mi121Compare →
Colorado School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–123.6 mi160Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The Colorado Springs School is listed in Colorado Springs, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Colorado Springs School

The Colorado Springs School is a private school in Colorado Springs, CO, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Colorado Springs School

What grades does The Colorado Springs School serve?

The Colorado Springs School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The Colorado Springs School?

The Colorado Springs School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Colorado Springs School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Colorado Springs School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Colorado Springs School rank in CO?

The Colorado Springs School ranks #42 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is The Colorado Springs School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Colorado Springs School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Colorado Springs School a private school?

Yes, The Colorado Springs School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Colorado Springs School a religious school?

No, The Colorado Springs School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
286
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Area population (ZIP 80906)
37,403
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80906; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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