For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 817 students in Elizabeth, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth, CO are Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elizabeth, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Elizabeth, Colorado Public Schools (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 middle schools in Elizabeth, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth, CO include Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Elizabeth?
2 public middle schools are located in Elizabeth.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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