Best Schools in Elbert County, CO
Elbert County, CO has 33 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,630 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Elbert County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elbert County, CO
The top high schools in Elbert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chaparral High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students
2. Elizabeth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
3. Limon Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limon School District No. Re 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
4. Ponderosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1402 Students
5. Simla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy School District No. 100j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 106 Students
6. Kiowa High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. C-2 In The County Of Elbert And State Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
7. Calhan Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhan District No. Rj1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 223 Students
8. Miami-yoder Middle/high School
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Projected Test Scores
Miami-yoder Joint District No. 60 Of The Counties Of El Pas • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 179 Students
9. Elbert Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert School District No. 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
10. Peyton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 197 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elbert County, CO
The top middle schools in Elbert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sagewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
2. Sierra Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
3. Simla Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy School District No. 100j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
4. Elizabeth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
5. Kiowa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. C-2 In The County Of Elbert And State Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
6. Peyton Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 85 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elbert County, CO
The top elementary schools in Elbert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 292 Students
2. Limon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limon School District No. Re 4j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
3. Elbert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert School District No. 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
4. Pine Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 791 Students
5. Simla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy School District No. 100j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
6. Peyton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 284 Students
7. Singing Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
8. Legacy Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 415 Students
9. Calhan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhan District No. Rj1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
10. Running Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elbert County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elbert County, CO has a total population of 26,062 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elbert County, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elbert County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elbert County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elbert County, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elbert County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elbert County, CO
How many schools are in Elbert County, CO?
Elbert County, CO has 33 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,630 students in total.
How do schools in Elbert County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Elbert County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Elbert County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elbert County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Elbert County
5 places in Elbert County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (3)
- Elizabeth School District (7 schools)
- Big Sandy School District No. 100J (3 schools)
- School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of (3 schools)