For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,622 students in 80923, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80923, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80923, CO are Scott Elementary School, Vista Ridge High School and Skyview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80923 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80923, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80923, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6888 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,587 students
Rank: #33.
Skyview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Jenkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6464 Peterson Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80923, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80923, CO include Scott Elementary School, Vista Ridge High School and Skyview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80923?
6 public schools are located in 80923.
What percentage of students in 80923 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80923 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80923?
80923 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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