For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 733 students in Lincoln County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, CO are Karval Junior-senior High School, Karval Elementary School and Limon Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karval Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Karval Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Limon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
874 F Avenue
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Limon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
874 F Avenue
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Genoa-hugo School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
47156 State Road 71
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-8620
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-8620
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5313
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5313
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, CO include Karval Junior-senior High School, Karval Elementary School and Limon Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincolnunty?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lincolnunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnunty?
Lincolnunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Lincolnunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincolnunty include: Karval Elementary School vs. Genoa-hugo School, Genoa-hugo School vs. Karval Elementary School, Limon Junior-senior High School vs. Genoa-hugo School
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