For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,107 students in Kit Carson County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kit Carson County, CO are Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kit Carson County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kit Carson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Main
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Bethune Public Schools
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Stratton Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Flagler Public School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Kit Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1475 Second Ave
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kit Carson County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kit Carson County, CO include Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kit Carsonunty?
7 public elementary schools are located in Kit Carsonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?
Kit Carsonunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kit Carsonunty include: Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler Public School, Stratton Middle School vs. Stratton Elementary School, Stratton Elementary School vs. Stratton Middle School
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