For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,737 students in 80909, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80909, CO are James Irwin Charter Academy, 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 elementary schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #88.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #99.
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
(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
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #1010.
Galileo School Of Math And Science
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
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
80909, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80909, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80909, CO include James Irwin Charter Academy, Madison Elementary School and Colorado Springs Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80909?
12 public elementary schools are located in 80909.
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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