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Best Schools in Elizabeth, CO
Elizabeth, CO has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,194 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Elizabeth don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elizabeth, CO
The top high schools in Elizabeth, 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. Kiowa High School
SchoolGrade
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
Best Middle Schools in Elizabeth, CO
The top middle schools in Elizabeth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierra Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
2. Elizabeth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
3. 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
Best Elementary Schools in Elizabeth, CO
The top elementary schools in Elizabeth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 791 Students
2. Singing Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
3. Legacy Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 415 Students
4. Running Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
5. Kiowa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. C-2 In The County Of Elbert And State Of • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elizabeth, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elizabeth, CO has a total population of 12,230 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elizabeth, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elizabeth, CO
How many schools are in Elizabeth, CO?
Elizabeth, CO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,194 students in total.
How do schools in Elizabeth perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Elizabeth score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Elizabeth don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elizabeth?
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: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Elizabeth
4 of 5 schools in Elizabeth carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Elizabeth. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.