For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 199 students in Kiowa County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kiowa County, CO are Eads Elementary School, Eads Middle School and Plainview Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kiowa County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kiowa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Kiowa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eads Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Maine Street
Eads, CO 81036
(719) 438-2216
Eads, CO 81036
(719) 438-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Eads Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Maine Street
Eads, CO 81036
(719) 438-2216
Eads, CO 81036
(719) 438-2216
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Plainview Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13997 County Road 71
Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
(719) 729-3331
Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
(719) 729-3331
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13997 County Road 71
Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
(719) 729-3331
Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
(719) 729-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kiowa County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kiowa County, CO include Eads Elementary School, Eads Middle School and Plainview Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kiowaunty?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kiowaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kiowaunty?
Kiowaunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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