For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,570 students in Elbert County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Elbert County, CO are Simla High School, Elizabeth High 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 31% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elbert County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simla High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34500 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Simla Junior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Kiowa Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2042
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Kiowa High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2115
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Agate Junior Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #77.
Agate Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #88.
Kiowa Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #99.
Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1010.
Running Creek Elementary 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
| 305 students
Rank: #1111.
Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | 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
| 417 students
Rank: #1212.
Simla Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Elbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frontier High School (Closed 2021)
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 Simla High School, Elizabeth High School and Simla Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Elbert County, CO?
13 public schools are located in Elbert County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbert County, CO?
Elbert County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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