For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,491 students in 80903, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 749 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 80903, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80903, CO are Community Prep Charter School, North Middle School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80903 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80903, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80903, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
North Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2400
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
835 East St Vrain Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Palmer High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5000
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80903, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80903, CO include Community Prep Charter School, North Middle School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80903?
5 public schools are located in 80903.
What percentage of students in 80903 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 80903 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80903?
80903 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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