For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,128 students in Elizabeth, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elizabeth, CO are Elizabeth Middle School, Legacy Academy 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elizabeth, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Running Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Elizabeth, Colorado 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 elementary schools in Elizabeth, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elizabeth, CO include Elizabeth Middle School, Legacy Academy and Running Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elizabeth?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elizabeth.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Elizabeth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elizabeth include: Running Creek Elementary School vs. Legacy Academy, Legacy Academy vs. Running Creek Elementary School, Elizabeth Middle School vs. Legacy Academy
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