For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,885 students in Elizabeth, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Elizabeth, CO are Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Elizabeth, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34500 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | 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: #44.
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: n/an/a
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Elizabeth, Colorado 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 Elizabeth, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Elizabeth, CO include Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy.
How many public schools are located in Elizabeth, CO?
5 public schools are located in Elizabeth, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth, CO?
Elizabeth, 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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