Welcome to Banning Lewis Academy!
We are a tuition-free public charter school authorized by D49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. With two campuses located just a mile apart, we provide an award-winning, seamless K-12 education. Our approach combines traditional and modern programming to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences. Our dedicated staff delivers a well-rounded, research-based education enriched with character development and a variety of extracurricular opportunities in sports, arts, and other activities.
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🌟 Celebrating Excellence at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy! 🌟
We are proud to recognize some truly outstanding members of our Stallion family for the 2025–2026 school year! These educators and staff members make a difference every single day through their dedication, compassion, teamwork, and commitment to student success. ❤️💛
👏 Congratulations to:
⭐ Susan Collins – Staff of the Year
🎨 Joanne Moore – Teacher of the Year
🤝 5th Grade Team – Team of the Year
Thank you for the countless ways you support, inspire, and uplift our students and school community. BLRA is stronger because of you! ... See MoreSee Less
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All-stars!✨
Super stars!!!! All of you amazing ladies! Congratulations! ❤️🤩
Congrats to the Staff, Teacher, and Team of the Year! 🎉
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From tiny graduates to future seniors 💛🎓
Our Kindergarten Promotion ceremony was filled with smiles, celebration, and one very special tradition as the Class of 2038 received their gold Legacy caps from members of the Class of 2026 Legacy Seniors.
Watching our oldest and youngest Stallions share this moment together was a powerful reminder of the strong K–12 connections that make Banning Lewis Academy so special. Congratulations to our kindergarten graduates — your journey is just beginning! ... See MoreSee Less
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I absolutely love this 🥰😍
Today was our annual 5th Grade Send-Off Parade! 🎉
Students and staff lined the front of the school to cheer on and celebrate our soon-to-be middle schoolers as they made their final parade lap through the Ranch. From handmade signs to lots of smiles and cheering, it was a special way to honor this exciting milestone.
We are so proud of our 5th grade Stallions and cannot wait to see all they accomplish as they head into middle school next year! ... See MoreSee Less
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I love this Those kids are so lucky to have this opportunity to have such a great education and a great elementary school principal!!!
What a great morning!!!
Such an awesome tradition!🙌