For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,447 students in Calhan, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Calhan, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhan, CO are Calhan Secondary School, Ellicott Elementary School and Calhan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhan, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Calhan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calhan, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Ellicott Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Calhan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Ellicott Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Ellicott Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Calhan, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhan, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Calhan, CO include Calhan Secondary School, Ellicott Elementary School and Calhan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhan, CO?
5 public schools are located in Calhan, CO.
What percentage of students in Calhan, CO go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Calhan, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan, CO?
Calhan, CO public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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