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Best Schools in West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,823 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in West Colorado Springs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
The top high schools in West Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manitou Springs High School
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Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students
2. Coronado High School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
3. Palmer High School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1384 Students
4. 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 West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
The top middle schools in West Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holmes Middle School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Manitou Springs Middle School
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Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
3. North Middle School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
4. West Middle School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
The top elementary schools in West Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steele Elementary School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
2. Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 287 Students
3. Bristol Elementary School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
4. Ute Pass Elementary School
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Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
5. Manitou Springs Elementary School
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Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
6. Howbert Elementary School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
7. Midland Elementary School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
8. Columbia Elementary School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
9. Mountain Song Community School
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 326 Students
10. Jackson Elementary School
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has a total population of 13,868 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West 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
41.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, 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 West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
How many schools are in West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?
West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,823 students in total.
How do schools in West Colorado Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in West Colorado Springs score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in West Colorado Springs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations