For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,503 students in 80917, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80917, CO are Rudy Elementary School, Sabin Middle School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80917 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80917, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80917, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Sabin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3605 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4740 Artistic Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7100
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4285 South Nonchalant Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
80917, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80917, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80917, CO include Rudy Elementary School, Sabin Middle School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80917?
4 public elementary schools are located in 80917.
What is the racial composition of students in 80917?
80917 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).