For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,642 students in 80840, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80840, CO are Air Academy High School and Douglass Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80840 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80840, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80840, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Air Academy High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 North Frontage Road West
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-2400
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Douglass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4610 Douglass Drive
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4200
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4200
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
80840, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Pine Loop
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4900
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80840, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80840, CO include Air Academy High School and Douglass Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80840?
2 public schools are located in 80840.
What is the racial composition of students in 80840?
80840 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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