Best Public Schools in Idaho Springs, CO (2025-26)

Best Idaho Springs Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Idaho Springs, CO.

The top-ranked public school in Idaho Springs, CO is Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Idaho Springs, CO public school have an score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Idaho Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Idaho Springs, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Carlson Elementary School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Top 50%

1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431

Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Idaho Springs, Colorado

Idaho Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

The One Room School House (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

P O Box 3369
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328

Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Idaho Springs, CO?

The top-ranked public schools in Idaho Springs, CO include Carlson Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Idaho Springs?

1 public schools are located in Idaho Springs.

What is the racial composition of students in Idaho Springs?

Idaho Springs public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).