Top 3 Best Manitou Springs Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,127 students in Manitou Springs, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Manitou Springs, CO are Manitou Springs High School, Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitou Springs, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Manitou Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Manitou Springs, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manitou Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2074
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Manitou Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Manitou Springs, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Manitou Springs, CO include Manitou Springs High School, Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Manitou Springs?
3 public schools are located in Manitou Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitou Springs?
Manitou Springs public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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