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Best Elbert County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 981 students in Elbert County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elbert County, CO are Simla Junior High School, Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Elbert County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simla Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Kiowa Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Agate Junior Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elbert County, CO

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
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elbert County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elbert County, CO include Simla Junior High School, Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Elbertunty?
5 public middle schools are located in Elbertunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbertunty?
Elbertunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Elbertunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elbertunty include: Kiowa Middle School vs. Elizabeth Middle School, Elizabeth Middle School vs. Kiowa Middle School

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