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Best Kit Carson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,107 students in Kit Carson County, CO.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kit Carson County, CO are Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kit Carson County, CO public elementary schools have an score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Kit Carson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Stratton Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
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6 Main
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521

Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Burlington Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166

Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #33.

Hi-plains School District R-23

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
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200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616

Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #44.

Bethune Public Schools

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513

Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #55.

Stratton Middle School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
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219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369

Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #66.

Flagler Public School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684

Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #77.

Burlington Middle School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2600 Rose Avenue
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440

Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kit Carson County, CO?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kit Carson County, CO include Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23.

How many public elementary schools are located in Kit Carsonunty?

7 public elementary schools are located in Kit Carsonunty.

What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?

Kit Carsonunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kit Carsonunty include: Flagler Public School vs. Hi-plains School District R-23, Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler Public School, Stratton Middle School vs. Stratton Elementary School