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Best Schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,120 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Southwest Colorado Springs exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
The top high schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fountain-fort Carson High School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 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
Best Middle Schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
The top middle schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Carson Middle School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
The top elementary schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broadmoor Elementary School
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 333 Students
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Patriot Elementary School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
6. Mountainside Elementary School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
7. St Paul Catholic School
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St Paul Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has a total population of 10,916 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, 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 Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
How many schools are in Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?
Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,120 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest Colorado Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Southwest Colorado Springs score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Southwest Colorado Springs exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest Colorado Springs?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations