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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best El Paso County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 76 public middle schools serving 38,695 students in El Paso County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, CO are The Vanguard School (Middle), Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School and Tca College Pathways. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 7-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Gr: 7-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Village Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Lewis-palmer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1776 Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4776
Gr: 7-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Chinook Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9750 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1576
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Eagleview Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Vindicator Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
The Classical Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Gr: 5-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Edison Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Spring Creek Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 329-6924
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #1515.
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4405 North Chestnut St Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Gr: K-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Gr: K-8 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4303 Pinehurst Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 481-1950
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Liberty Tree Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8579 Eastonville Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2120 Meadowbrook Parkway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
North Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
612 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Manitou Springs Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2828.
Sproul Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
235 Sumac Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6464 Peterson Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
Calhan Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3131.
Springs Studio For Academic Excellence
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8940
Gr: 6-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3333.
Jenkins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, CO include The Vanguard School (Middle), Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School and Tca College Pathways.
How many public middle schools are located in El Pasounty?
83 public middle schools are located in El Pasounty.
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasounty?
El Pasounty public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in El Pasounty are often viewed compared to one another?

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