For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,560 students in 80903, CO (there are , serving 830 private students). 76% 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80903, CO 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
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 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 1,344 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
80903, Colorado 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Adult Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Gr: 11-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Coperni 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
525 E Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Palmer Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 35%
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 24%
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?
76% 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
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