Best Schools in El Paso County, CO
El Paso County, CO has a total of 266 schools including 67 high schools, 42 middle schools and 146 elementary schools. A total of 120,432 students attend El Paso County, CO schools. On average, schools in El Paso County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in El Paso County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in El Paso County, CO
El Paso County, CO has 67 high schools with 37,690 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in El Paso County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in El Paso County meet expectations.
1. Pikes Peak Early College
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El Paso County Colorado School District 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Cheyenne Mountain High School
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students
3. The Classical Academy High School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
4. Palmer Ridge High School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1094 Students
5. Tca College Pathways
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 465 Students
6. Discovery Canyon Campus High School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
7. Lewis-palmer High School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students
8. Pine Creek High School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1815 Students
9. Air Academy High School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
10. Liberty High School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1647 Students
Best Middle Schools in El Paso County, CO
El Paso County, CO has 42 middle schools with 23,388 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in El Paso County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in El Paso County meet expectations.
1. Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 611 Students
2. Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
3. Challenger Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
4. Lewis-palmer Middle School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 781 Students
5. Chinook Trail Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
6. Eagleview Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
7. Simla Junior High School
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Big Sandy School District No. 100j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
8. Timberview Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
9. The Classical Academy Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 420 Students
10. James Irwin Charter Middle School
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Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in El Paso County, CO
El Paso County, CO has 146 elementary schools with 54,554 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in El Paso County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in El Paso County meet expectations.
1. Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students
2. Journey K8
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 158 Students
3. Chinook Trail Elementary School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
4. Prairie Winds Elementary School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 347 Students
5. The Classical Academy Charter
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 1874 Students
6. Lewis-palmer Elementary School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students
7. Broadmoor Elementary School
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 333 Students
8. Gold Camp Elementary School
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 461 Students
9. Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
10. Pinon Valley Elementary School
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 317 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in El Paso County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
El Paso County, CO has a total population of 730,395 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in El Paso County, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood El Paso County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Paso County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El Paso County, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit El Paso County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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