For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,639 students in Elbert County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Elbert County, CO are Elizabeth High School, Kiowa Elementary School and Simla Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elbert County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34500 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Kiowa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2042
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Simla Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Simla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Kiowa High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2115
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #66.
Simla High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Running Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1010.
Agate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
Rank: #1111.
Agate Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1212.
Kiowa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
Magnet School
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Elbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frontier High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elbert County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Elbert County, CO include Elizabeth High School, Kiowa Elementary School and Simla Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Elbertunty?
13 public schools are located in Elbertunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbertunty?
Elbertunty public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elbertunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elbertunty include: Kiowa High School vs. Elizabeth High School, Simla High School vs. Elizabeth High School, Running Creek Elementary School vs. Legacy Academy
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