For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,783 students in 80903, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 830 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 80903, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80903, CO are Community Prep Charter School, North Middle School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80903 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80903, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80903, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2400
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
835 East St Vrain Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coperni 2
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 E Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Palmer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5000
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #66.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
80903, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Adult Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Grades: 11-12
| 213 students
Palmer Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Pikes Peak Prep (Closed 2023)
Charter School
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80903, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80903, CO include Community Prep Charter School, North Middle School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80903?
6 public schools are located in 80903.
What percentage of students in 80903 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 80903 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80903?
80903 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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