For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 881 students in Elbert County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Elbert County, CO are Elizabeth High School, Kiowa High School and Simla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Elbert County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabeth High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elbert County (2025)
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
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Kiowa High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2115
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Simla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #44.
Agate Junior Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Elbert County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frontier High School (Closed 2023)
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 high schools in Elbert County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Elbert County, CO include Elizabeth High School, Kiowa High School and Simla High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elbertunty?
4 public high schools are located in Elbertunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbertunty?
Elbertunty public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elbertunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elbertunty include: Kiowa High School vs. Elizabeth High School, Simla High School vs. Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth High School vs. Kiowa High School
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