Learn More About Colorado Springs School Districts
Moving to a new state can be a big change, especially in the life of a child. If you will be relocating to Colorado Springs, we want to help take some of the pressure off of you, and help you find a home in the school district that will be perfect for your family. We've provided some details about each of the schools in the area to help you as you start researching for your move to Colorado Springs.
Academy School District 20
Widefield School District 3
The students of Widefield School District 3 are served by eight K-5 elementary schools, a K-5 charter school, three 6-8 junior high schools, two 9-12 high schools, and an alternative high school. District enrollment totals over 9,000 students. Productivity in education comes through people. We invest in our staff and schools to benefit our greatest resource -- our students.
The mission of Academy School District 20 is to educate every student in a safe and nurturing environment and to provide comprehensive, challenging curricular and extracurricular opportunities that meet the unique needs of every individual by expanding interests, enhancing abilities, and equipping every student with the knowledge, skills, and character essential to being a responsible citizen of our community, our nation, and the world.
The vision of Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight is to prepare students, Pre-kindergarten to Post Secondary, with the most advanced math, science, technology and life skills taught by the highest quality staff. We will reward excellence, promote staff retention, support professional development, provide safe environments and involve our community.
District 11 provides more choices for parents and students than any other school district in Colorado Springs. District 11 has 60 schools, all of which are working to serve students with individualized programs designed to meet their specific needs. D-11 has International Baccalaureate programs at the elementary, middle and high school level and programs like CORE Knowledge, Advanced Placement, a unique Gifted and Talented program, a comprehensive Career and Technology Education program and the only public Montessori program for elementary age students in the region.
The vision of Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight is to prepare students, Pre-kindergarten to Post Secondary, with the most advanced math, science, technology and life skills taught by the highest quality staff. We will reward excellence, promote staff retention, support professional development, provide safe environments and involve our community.
District 11 provides more choices for parents and students than any other school district in Colorado Springs. District 11 has 60 schools, all of which are working to serve students with individualized programs designed to meet their specific needs. D-11 has International Baccalaureate programs at the elementary, middle and high school level and programs like CORE Knowledge, Advanced Placement, a unique Gifted and Talented program, a comprehensive Career and Technology Education program and the only public Montessori program for elementary age students in the region.
The students of Widefield School District 3 are served by eight K-5 elementary schools, a K-5 charter school, three 6-8 junior high schools, two 9-12 high schools, and an alternative high school. District enrollment totals over 9,000 students. Productivity in education comes through people. We invest in our staff and schools to benefit our greatest resource -- our students.
District 49's mission is to prepare students, in a safe and caring environment, to be successful, competent and productive citizens in a global society. The district strives to be a place of opportunity and specialized education for every child. It builds curriculum with the mission to not only graduate all students but to fully prepare them for success in college and careers after their time in the district is done.
The Platte Canyon School District shares with parents the responsibility of educating our youth. This education includes preparing students for higher education, to successfully enter the world of work, to be responsible citizens and to be life-long learners. We believe that our District must offer comprehensive programs in safe schools with positive educational environments, set high expectations for learning and assure implementation of a wide-range of effective instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs and talents.
The Lewis-Palmer School District is situated at the north end of El Paso County, north of the United States Air Force Academy. Serving about 6000 students, the district encompasses Palmer Lake, Monument, Woodmoor and the northern part of the Black Forest area. In addition to the core curriculum, all district schools offer programs to meet the unique learning needs of students that qualify for Special Education, Gifted, and Talented services and for those students that speak languages other than English. Indicators of student learning, as measured by state and national tests, confirm that District 38 ranks among the highest in the state.
At Ellicott, we want to inspire everyone to think, to learn, to achieve, and to care in a safe environment. Residents of the Ellicott community experience the benefits of a small school atmosphere, a close and caring community, and the quiet serenity of a rural setting, all within a 20-minute drive to downtown Colorado Springs and all of the amenities of a large metropolitan area.
Being at or near the top of all schools in Colorado and the Nation in academic achievement is the result of students who come to school ready to learn, strong parent and community participation and support, and outstanding teachers, administrators, and a board of education who are committed to providing an environment conducive to all aspects of learning. Approximately 90% of our graduates go on to college, many of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation.
Miami-Yoder School District is a small, rural school district located approximately 38 miles east of Colorado Springs, Colorado. We serve a Pre-School through 12th-grade population of approximately 316 students in three schools: Elementary (P-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Miami-Yoder School District is a partnership of professionals, parents, and community members dedicated to providing a rigorous, challenging curriculum in a positive environment, giving opportunities which foster and encourage individuals to be successful, productive, citizens.
At Ellicott, we want to inspire everyone to think, to learn, to achieve, and to care in a safe environment. Residents of the Ellicott community experience the benefits of a small school atmosphere, a close and caring community, and the quiet serenity of a rural setting, all within a 20-minute drive to downtown Colorado Springs and all of the amenities of a large metropolitan area.
Edison’s secondary consists of grades six through twelve. The school year 2011 - 2012 enrollment is 53 students. Students at Edison work in their core curriculum courses and are able to select from a wide variety of elective courses: Spanish, shop, art, music, band, computer productions, health, and on-line courses. Secondary students are able to participate in sports and many extracurricular activities. They are fortunate to have a lot of teacher to student interaction with the smaller class sizes.
Harrison School District 2
Harrison has been committed to its students' success since its establishment over a century ago. We are a district that demands the best efforts of all staff. Together with parents and our growing community, Harrison strives constantly to provide the best possible education for our children. Harrison District Two includes 13 elementary schools, one K-8 school, three middle schools, one high school preparatory, two high schools, four charter schools and a homeschool program. All district schools are accredited per Colorado law.Harrison School District 2
The entire team at Mike MacGuire wants to help you through this transition into a new town, home, and school. One of the ways we help you learn more about Colorado Springs is with a Relocation Guide. Visit our website, and fill out the information on the page to have a FREE guide sent to you. Welcome to Colorado Springs from the entire MacGuire team, we would be honored to help you find a home in Colorado Springs!
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