For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,343 students in 80909, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 598 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 80909, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80909, CO are Odyssey Early College And Career Options, Madison Elementary School and Colorado Springs Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Early College And Career Options
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Constitution Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7300
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Queen Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 East Van Buren Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
The Bijou School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3402 East San Miguel Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7700
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Jack Swigert Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Galileo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Alpine Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
Charter School
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80909, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80909, CO include Odyssey Early College And Career Options, Madison Elementary School and Colorado Springs Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80909?
14 public schools are located in 80909.
What percentage of students in 80909 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 80909 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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