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Best Elizabeth Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,887 students in Elizabeth, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Elizabeth, CO are Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth Middle School and Running Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elizabeth, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34500 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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.
Running Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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: n/an/a
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Gr: PK | 73 students Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elizabeth, Colorado

Elizabeth, Colorado 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 schools in Elizabeth, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Elizabeth, CO include Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth Middle School and Running Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elizabeth?
5 public schools are located in Elizabeth.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elizabeth are often viewed compared to one another?

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