For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,318 students in Monument, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Monument, CO are Lewis-palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monument, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Monument have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Monument, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis-palmer High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monument, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis-palmer High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Palmer Ridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
430 Beacon Lite Road Suite 150
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Monument, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monument, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Monument, CO include Lewis-palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School. Monument has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Monument?
3 public high schools are located in Monument.
What is the racial composition of students in Monument?
Monument public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Monument are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monument include: Palmer Ridge High School vs. Lewis-palmer High School, Lewis-palmer High School vs. Palmer Ridge High School
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