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Best 80920 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,023 students in 80920, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 350 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80920, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80920, CO are Ascend College Prep, Mountain View Elementary School and Challenger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80920 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80920, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80920, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ascend College Prep
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1650 Telstar Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(877) 449-4199
Gr: 10-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10215 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Rampart High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Liberty High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8720 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8025 Telegraph Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5100
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Village High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Timberview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8680 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9150 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
New Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7899 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 283-1731
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
High Plains Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2248 Vintage Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3755 Meadow Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Aspen Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80920, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80920, CO include Ascend College Prep, Mountain View Elementary School and Challenger Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80920?
16 public schools are located in 80920.
What percentage of students in 80920 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80920 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80920?
80920 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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