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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elbert County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simla Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Kiowa Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 52% (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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