For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 638 students in Manitou Springs, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manitou Springs, CO are Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitou Springs, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manitou Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Manitou Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Springs Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Manitou Springs, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manitou Springs, CO include Manitou Springs Elementary School and Manitou Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manitou Springs?
2 public elementary schools are located in Manitou Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitou Springs?
Manitou Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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