For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,405 students in 80808, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80808, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80808, CO are Calhan Secondary School, Ellicott Elementary School and Calhan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80808 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80808, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80808, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Ellicott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Calhan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Ellicott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Ellicott Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
80808, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80808, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80808, CO include Calhan Secondary School, Ellicott Elementary School and Calhan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80808?
5 public schools are located in 80808.
What percentage of students in 80808 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80808 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80808?
80808 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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