For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,390 students in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Colorado Springs are Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, Howbert Elementary School and Holmes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Howbert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2455 Mesa Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-3800
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Song Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO include Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, Howbert Elementary School and Holmes Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westlorado Springslorado Springs?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westlorado Springslorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westlorado Springslorado Springs?
the neighborhood of Westlorado Springslorado Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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