Best 81212 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,255 students in 81212, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81212, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81212 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81212, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81212, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Canon City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Harrison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
606 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81212, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81212, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81212?
7 public elementary schools are located in 81212.
What is the racial composition of students in 81212?
81212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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