For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,312 students in 81212, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81212, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81212 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81212, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81212, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Canon City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
606 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
81212, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81212, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81212, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81212?
7 public elementary schools are located in 81212.
What is the racial composition of students in 81212?
81212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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