📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
17 Rated Districts in the Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area
CMAS 2025 · percentile among Colorado districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 | Colorado Springs | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Academy School District 20 | Colorado Springs | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #3 | Lewis-Palmer School District 38 | Monument | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #4 | Manitou Springs School District 14 | Manitou Springs | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #5 | Peyton School District 23-JT | Peyton | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #6 | Woodland Park School District RE-2 | Woodland Park | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #7 | Edison School District 54-JT | Yoder | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #8 | School District 49 | Peyton | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #9 | Widefield School District 3 | Colorado Springs | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #10 | Colorado Springs School District 11 | Colorado Springs | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #11 | Calhan School District RJ-1 | Calhan | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #12 | Harrison School District 2 | Colorado Springs | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #13 | Fountain School District 8 | Fountain | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #14 | Ellicott School District 22 | Ellicott | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #15 | Miami-Yoder School District 60-JT | Rush | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #16 | Hanover School District 28 | Colorado Springs | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #17 | Cripple Creek-Victor School District RE-1 | Cripple Creek | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in the Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from CMAS 2025 (Colorado) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area? ▼
Among the 17 rated districts in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the highest-rated is Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Colorado Springs), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of Colorado districts on CMAS 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.