For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,389 students in Kit Carson County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Kit Carson County, CO are Stratton Senior High School, Stratton Elementary School and Burlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kit Carson County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kit Carson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stratton Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Main
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Grades: PK-4
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Stratton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Flagler Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: PK-12
| 175 students
Rank: #66.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
Rank: #77.
Burlington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Mike Lounge Drive
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Burlington Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Rose Avenue
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Grades: 5-8
| 216 students
Rank: #99.
Bethune Public Schools
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Kit Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
1475 Second Ave
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kit Carson County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Kit Carson County, CO include Stratton Senior High School, Stratton Elementary School and Burlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kit Carsonunty?
9 public schools are located in Kit Carsonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?
Kit Carsonunty public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kit Carsonunty include: Stratton Middle School vs. Stratton Senior High School, Stratton Elementary School vs. Stratton Senior High School, Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler Public School
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