For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,325 students in 80132, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 224 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80132, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80132, CO are Prairie Winds Elementary School, Palmer Ridge High School and Lewis-palmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80132 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80132, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80132, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer Ridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis-palmer Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis-palmer High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Grades: PK-6
| 789 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis-palmer Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4776
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4776
Grades: 7-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Monument Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: n/an/a
430 Beacon Lite Road Suite 150
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
80132, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1330 Creekside Dr
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80132, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80132, CO include Prairie Winds Elementary School, Palmer Ridge High School and Lewis-palmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80132?
8 public schools are located in 80132.
What percentage of students in 80132 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80132 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80132?
80132 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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