For the 2026 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, Simla High School and Kiowa 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 35% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Elbert County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Simla High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Elbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frontier High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Gr: 9-12
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, Simla High School and Kiowa 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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