For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,658 students in 80908, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80908, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80908, CO are Pine Creek High School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Edith Wolford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80908 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80908, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80908, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-2600
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,815 students
Rank: #22.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Peak Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Encompass Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80908, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80908, CO include Pine Creek High School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Edith Wolford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80908?
5 public schools are located in 80908.
What percentage of students in 80908 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80908 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80908?
80908 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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