For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,174 students in Calhan, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhan, CO are Calhan Secondary School, Calhan Elementary School and Ellicott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhan, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhan, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: 6-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Calhan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Ellicott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Ellicott Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Calhan, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calhan, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhan, CO include Calhan Secondary School, Calhan Elementary School and Ellicott Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhan?
4 public elementary schools are located in Calhan.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan?
Calhan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Calhan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Calhan include: Calhan Elementary School vs. Ellicott Elementary School, Ellicott Elementary School vs. Calhan Elementary School
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