The Colorado Springs School, preparatory school
The Colorado Springs School is an educational institution on a 32-acre campus in a quiet residential area at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The grounds contain eight main buildings, including the historic Trianon built in 1907, the El Pomar Academic Center, and specialized facilities for art, theater, and athletics that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
The school was founded in 1961 as the Colorado Springs Episcopal School for Girls and became secular in 1962. It expanded from a girls-only boarding institution to a coeducational one, fully admitting boys by 1975 and adding a pre-kindergarten program by 1994.
The school serves as a community learning hub where experiential education shapes daily routines and student interactions. Visitors observe students working collaboratively on projects and engaging in hands-on activities that connect classroom lessons to real-world situations.
The campus is easily accessible in a quiet residential neighborhood at the base of the Rocky Mountains and features well-maintained pathways between the various buildings. Visitors should expect the school grounds to be actively used during school hours, with students moving between classrooms, athletic facilities, and arts spaces.
The main building, the Trianon, was originally the private home of the Baldwin family built in 1907 and was acquired in 1967 as the core of the school campus. This transformation of a family residence into a school center shows how historic structures in Colorado Springs were repurposed for new educational use.
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