| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy School District 100J | Matheson | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 361 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Elizabeth School District | Elizabeth | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 2,379 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elbert School District 200 | ELBERT | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 281 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Agate School District 300 | Agate | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 81 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kiowa School District C-2 | Kiowa | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 309 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Elbert County compares
Together they enroll 3,411 students across 17 schools. The largest is Elizabeth School District with 2,379 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Elbert County, Colorado
Elbert County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Elbert County is Big Sandy School District 100J (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Elbert County, CO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Elbert County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Elbert County, CO?
Of the districts serving Elbert County, Big Sandy School District 100J has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.