For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,115 students in 80831, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 60 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80831, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80831, CO are Meridian Ranch Elementary School, Peyton Online Academy and Peyton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80831 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80831, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80831, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Peyton Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Falcon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10255 Lambert Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Tree Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8579 Eastonville Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Meadowbrook Parkway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8308 Del Rio Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Peyton Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Peyton Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Gr: 7-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11243 Londonderry Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Falcon Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9755 Towner Avenue
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12050 Falcon Highway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Patriot High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11990 Swingline Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80831, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80831, CO include Meridian Ranch Elementary School, Peyton Online Academy and Peyton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80831?
14 public schools are located in 80831.
What percentage of students in 80831 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80831 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80831?
80831 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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