Colorado's Public Schools of Choice
How it Works
State Law:
The Colorado's Public Schools of Choice law, allows parents in El Paso County and across the state to apply for their child to attend a school outside their zoned school.
To participate, parents must apply directly to their preferred district or school, keeping in mind that acceptance depends on classroom capacity and includes a specific application window for each school year.
Colorado's Public Schools of Choice law, in effect since 1994, is the foundation for school choice in the state, according to the Colorado Politics.
Application Process:
District & School Specifics:
What to Consider:
District Websites:
Best Schools in the Colorado Springs Area by Category
Academics.
High Schools:
#1. Cheyenne Mountain High School
#2. The Vanguard School Senior High
#3. Classical Academy High School
Middle Schools:
#2. Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
#3. Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Elementary Schools:
#2. Pinion Valley Elementary School
#3. Gold Camp Elementary School
College Prep.
#1. Cheyenne Mountain High School
#2. The Vanguard School Senior High
#3. Odyssey Early College and Career
K-12 Schools:
#2. Thomas MacLaren School
#3. Banning Lewis Academy
To Teach At.
#2. Maitou School District 14
#3. Colorado Springs School District 11
Athletics.
High Schools:
#1. Cheyenne Mountain High School
#2. Manitou Springs High School
#3. Pine Creek High School
Middle & Elementary Schools:
#3. Thomas MacLaren School
Arts.
#1. Civa Charter Academy
#2. Monument Charter Academy
Middle Schools:
Diversity.
#1. Palmer High School
#2. Welte Education Center
#3. Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Middle Schools:
#2. Fountain Middle School
#3. Grand Mountain School
Elementary Schools:
#1. Otero Elementary School
#2. Abrams Elementary School
#3. Mountainside Elementary School
Read more on how this ranking was calculated
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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 is a top rated, public school district located in Colorado Springs, CO. It has ~3,763 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading.
Report Card:
cmsd12.org
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Lewis-Palmer School District 38 is a highly rated, public school district located in MONUMENT, CO. It has 6,405 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 53% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
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(719) 488-4700 146 JEFFERSON ST
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Academy School District No. 20 is a highly rated, public school district located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It has 25,674 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 63% in reading.
Report Card:
asd20.org
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Manitou Springs School District 14 serves approximately 1250 students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. In addition to a challenging academic curriculum, all of our schools offer comprehensive art, physical education, music, computer technology, Special Education, and gifted/talented instruction. Students may choose from many enriching after school programs, particularly at the middle and high school levels.
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Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 is an above average, public school district located in FOUNTAIN, CO. It has 7,885 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 21% of students are at least proficient in math and 34% in reading.
Report Card:
ffc8.org
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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 is an above average, public school district located in central Colorado Springs, CO.
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Harrison School District No. 2 is an above average, public school district located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It has 12,024 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 26% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading.
Report Card:
hsd2.org
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Peyton School District No. 23 is an above average, public school district located in PEYTON, CO. It has 605 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading.
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Widefield School District 3, K-12 program offers the best of both worlds: flexible online learning with opportunities for in-person connections with teachers and peers. It's the perfect solution for families seeking a guided education with the freedom of homeschooling, while giving parents the support they need.
Report Card:
wsd3.org
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Ellicott School District No. 22 is a public school district located in ELLICOTT, CO. It has 990 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 20% of students are at least proficient in math and 35% in reading.
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Calhan School District No. RJ1 is a public school district located in CALHAN, CO. It has 436 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.
Report Card:
calhanschool.org
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District 49 is a public school district located in PEYTON, CO. It has 24,867 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
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