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Best El Paso County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 188 public elementary schools serving 82,187 students in El Paso County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Paso County, CO are Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, The Classical Academy Charter and Prairie Winds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in El Paso County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
The Classical Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Gr: K-6 | 1,909 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Gold Camp Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Pinon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Rockrimmon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
194 W Mikado Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5200
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Chinook Trail Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11795 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Lewis-palmer Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Village Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4700
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Gr: PK-6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10215 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Allegheny Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-4500
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Ranch Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3663 Woodland Hills Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 234-5000
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Skyway Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Mercury Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6150
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Chinook Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9750 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1576
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3434.
Eagleview Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Vindicator Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3535.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in El Paso County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Paso County, CO include Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, The Classical Academy Charter and Prairie Winds Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Pasounty?
194 public elementary schools are located in El Pasounty.
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasounty?
El Pasounty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Pasounty are often viewed compared to one another?

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