For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Idaho Springs, CO.
The top ranked public school in Idaho Springs, CO is Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho Springs, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Idaho Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Idaho Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Idaho Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The One Room School House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 3369
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Idaho Springs, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Idaho Springs, CO include Carlson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Idaho Springs?
1 public schools are located in Idaho Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho Springs?
Idaho Springs public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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