Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 80918

Zip code 80918 in Colorado Springs is served by six elementary schools — five in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and one in Academy School District No. 20 — that together enroll about 1,990 students in grades PK/K through 5. The schools range in size from 270 students at King Elementary School to 382 at Pioneer Elementary School, and they present a wide performance spectrum. On average, these schools score slightly below state averages in English Language Arts and Math, while Science proficiency lags significantly, with only Pioneer exceeding the state average in that subject.

Pioneer Elementary School is the clear academic leader, ranking 249th in Colorado with a 4-star rating and exceeding state averages in ELA, Math, and Science. Within D11, King Elementary School stands out with math proficiency of 49.6% — nearly matching Pioneer — despite a 42.1% chronic absenteeism rate, and Martinez Elementary School has the best attendance in the group at 27.5% chronic absenteeism, with steady ranking improvement over three years. At the other end, Keller Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School face the greatest challenges: Keller has the lowest math scores and highest absenteeism (46.8%), while Fremont has the lowest ELA proficiency at 25.6% and the highest poverty rate at 76.3%.

Chronic absenteeism is the most pressing issue in the area — only Martinez falls below the state rate of 28.4%, and five schools exceed 29%. Science is also a notable weakness, with Grant Elementary School posting just 9.4% proficiency. While poverty and attendance clearly correlate with lower scores, King and Pioneer prove that strong results are possible even with moderate-to-high poverty rates. Encouragingly, all six schools improved their ELA scores from 2024–25 to 2025–26, and Martinez and King are on upward ranking trajectories, while Keller has declined most sharply.