For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,269 students in Monument, CO. The top-ranked public high schools in Monument, CO are Lewis-palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monument, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Monument have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Monument, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis-palmer High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monument, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis-palmer High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Palmer Ridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
430 Beacon Lite Road Suite 150
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monument, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monument, CO include Lewis-palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School. Monument has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Monument?
3 public high schools are located in Monument.
What is the racial composition of students in Monument?
Monument public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Monument are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monument include: Palmer Ridge High School vs. Lewis-palmer High School, Lewis-palmer High School vs. Palmer Ridge High School
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