These are some of the top-rated public schools in Colorado Springs based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Colorado Springs at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Colorado Springs 11 School District
22,725 students | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 56 schools -
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso An
25,719 students | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 39 schools -
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
24,517 students | PEYTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 30 schools -
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso An
12,267 students | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 30 schools -
School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State Of
9,612 students | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 17 schools -
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso An
8,201 students | FOUNTAIN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 14 schools -
Lewis-Palmer 38 School District
6,496 students | MONUMENT, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 9 schools -
Colorado Digital BOCES
3,937 students | MONUMENT, CO
Grades K-12 | 8 schools -
Cheyenne Mountain 12 School District
3,737 students | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Hanover School District No. 28 in the County of EL Paso An
287 students | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools -
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind School District
166 students | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Colorado Springs
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Parent / Guardian
July 27, 2025
While the academics may be solid, the school culture leaves much to be desired. Some staff members have been known to speak harshly to students, embarrass them in front of peers, intimidate them... More
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Grand Peak Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 26, 2025
Overall experience at this school was not good. They assigned a lot of work, (the curriculum was good, but the motivation, not so much) leaving no room for anything else and they were not very aware... More
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Cheyenne Mountain High School
Parent / Guardian
July 24, 2025
This school has the most terrible experience for my child I have ever witnessed.My child has came home saying his teacher were verbally abusing him and making his life difficult do NOT BRING YOUR... More
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Grand Peak Academy