For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,548 students in 80917, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80917, CO are Rudy Elementary School, Sabin Middle School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80917 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80917, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80917, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Sabin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3605 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4740 Artistic Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Penrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4285 South Nonchalant Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
80917, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80917, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80917, CO include Rudy Elementary School, Sabin Middle School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80917?
4 public elementary schools are located in 80917.
What is the racial composition of students in 80917?
80917 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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