For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 416 students in Elbert County, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in Elbert County, CO is Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Elbert County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Elbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frontier High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Elbert County, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Elbert County, CO include Legacy Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Elbertunty?
1 public charter schools are located in Elbertunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbertunty?
Elbertunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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