For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 416 students in Elbert County, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in Elbert County, CO is Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Elbert County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Elbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frontier High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Elbert County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Elbert County, CO include Legacy Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Elbertunty?
1 public charter schools are located in Elbertunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbertunty?
Elbertunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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