Moving to Colorado Springs this summer?
If your a parent, you surely have asked yourself "Where can we send our children to school in Colorado Springs?". This may be a loaded question for some, seeing that Colorado Springs offers many choices when it comes to schools.
There are of course Public Schools, but also Private Schools and Charter Schools in Colorado Springs. Not to forget, Colorado Springs has a healthy community of Home Schooled as well.
School District 11 is the largest Public School District in Colorado Springs, but it's not the only one. Here is a list of Public Schools in or near Colorado Springs:
Charter Schools are another option in Colorado Springs. What exactly is a Charter School? Charter Schools receive public funding, but have been freed from some of the rules and regulations that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each schools charter. They are not allowed to charge tuition because they are part of the public education system. Charter Schools in Colorado Springs and elsewhere, attempt to provide a better and more efficient general education than nearby public schools. Some Charter Schools are founded by teachers, parents, or activists who feel restricted by traditional public schools. Here is a list of Charter Schools in Colorado Springs:
As you see, Colorado Springs has many Schools to choose from. As mentioned earlier, there are also Private Schools in Colorado Springs. Private Schools are not administrated by the state or national government. They retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students a tuition, rather than relying on state funds.
When you Buy Home in Colorodo Springs, Rent a Home in Colorado Springs, or live on Fort Carson, there are many Schools to choose from that hopefully will fit your families needs. We hope the best for you and your family during your search!
Brandon Smith
Colorado Springs Realtor®
Right Choice Team
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Are you moving to Colorado Springs, CO this summer? Many folks are. In fact, about 6500 soldiers alone will be moving from Texas to Colorado Springs in the next few months!
When you think of moving to Colorado Springs, the first thing that probably comes to mind is Snow. Yet, we really don't get as much as some may think. There is so much more to know about Living in Colorado Springs. And the more you know, the better you will feel about moving here. That is why we want to take the time and introduce you to our city, which will very soon be your city as well. "Meet Colorado Springs" is a series of posts that will cover topics ranging from Colorado Springs Real Estate, to the history of our city, and all that's in between. Some topics may interest you, some may bore you, and some may make you chuckle. Whatever the case may be, we welcome you to visit our site frequently and see what else there is to know about living in Colorado Springs, CO. As Always, we welcome your feedback and comments!
In our next post... "Meet Colorado Springs"- Local Schools; What's the Difference between Public, Charter, and Private Schools in Colorado Springs.
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Hi there! I'm Kirsten Smith, besides Brandon, I'm the voice behind most of the posts on our Blog. My husband Brandon Smith is a Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent. As a team, he and I want to provide our readers with up to date information on the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market, Buying or Selling Real Estate in Colorado Springs, Home Owners in Colorado Springs, and a number of reasons why Colorado Springs is such a wonderful place to live!
Colorado Springs and Fountain Real Estate, is another blog we keep up to date information on, we welcome you to visit this site as well!
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