For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,529 students in 80923, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80923, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80923, CO are Scott Elementary School, Vista Ridge High School and Freedom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80923 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80923, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80923, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Vista Ridge High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6888 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,473 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6464 Peterson Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Jenkins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80923, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80923, CO include Scott Elementary School, Vista Ridge High School and Freedom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80923?
6 public schools are located in 80923.
What percentage of students in 80923 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80923 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80923?
80923 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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