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Best 80916 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,041 students in 80916, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80916, CO are James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, Soaring Eagles Community School and James Irwin Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80916 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80916, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80916, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Turman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Sand Creek International School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Power Technical
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2460 Waynoka Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Gr: 6-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Wildflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Bricker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 5-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Atlas Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Pulsar Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Giberson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Charter School
2525 Canada Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 238-6926
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80916, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80916, CO include James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, Soaring Eagles Community School and James Irwin Charter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80916?
13 public elementary schools are located in 80916.
What is the racial composition of students in 80916?
80916 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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