For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 817 students in Elizabeth, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth, CO are Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Elizabeth, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth, CO include Elizabeth Middle School and Legacy Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Elizabeth?
2 public middle schools are located in Elizabeth.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Elizabeth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elizabeth include: Elizabeth Middle School vs. Legacy Academy
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