For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,885 students in 80909, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 344 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80909, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80909, CO are Odyssey Early College And Career Options, James Irwin Charter Academy and Colorado Springs Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Early College And Career Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Constitution Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7300
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Audubon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 East Van Buren Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3200
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #77.
The Bijou School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #88.
Coperni 3
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
Rank: #99.
Mitchell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #1010.
Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3402 East San Miguel Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7700
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1313.
Galileo School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1414.
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Alpine Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
80909, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Building Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80909, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80909, CO include Odyssey Early College And Career Options, James Irwin Charter Academy and Colorado Springs Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80909?
14 public schools are located in 80909.
What percentage of students in 80909 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80909 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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