For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,291 students in Monument, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Monument, CO are Palmer Ridge High School and Lewis-palmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monument, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Monument have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Monument, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis-palmer High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monument, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis-palmer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Reenvisioned School
Magnet School
430 Beacon Lite Road Suite 150
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Monument, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1330 Creekside Dr
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monument, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Monument, CO include Palmer Ridge High School and Lewis-palmer High School. Monument has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Monument?
3 public high schools are located in Monument.
What is the racial composition of students in Monument?
Monument public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Monument are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monument include: Palmer Ridge High School vs. Lewis-palmer High School, Lewis-palmer High School vs. Palmer Ridge High School
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